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JOHN WAYNE 101st BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
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Visit us during the Madison County Covered Bridge Festival, October 11-12, 2008 and enjoy the sounds of KG & The Ranger singing from the front porch of the Birthplace and take a ride on the nationally-famous Johnson Stagecoach from Delmar, Iowa!
John Wayne has remained on the Harris poll of Americas Favorite Movie Stars every year since they started the poll back in 1994, even though hes not made a movie since 1976!
Sales of products from our shop support The John Wayne Birthplace Society, a non-profit organization which exists to preserve and expand the Birthplace of Wintersets most famous resident. If you'd like to become a member of the Society, click here.
Now you can order toll-free by phone from the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean: (877) 462-1044.
John Wayne: The mere mention of his name produces images of courage and patriotism.
The life story of John Wayne began in the central Iowa town of Winterset. He was born Marion Robert Morrison on May 26, 1907, the son of Clyde and Mary Brown Morrison.
His father Clyde was a pharmacist who worked on the south side of Winterset's town square. In his youth, Clyde attended nearby Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. John Wayne described his father as the kindest, most patient man I ever knew.
Waynes mother Mary was of Irish descent, and the Duke said she was a tiny, vivacious red-headed bundle of energy.
Step back in time and picture the life of a young midwestern boy and his family near the turn of the century. This modest four-room home has been restored to reflect its appearance in 1907, the year of the Dukes birth. An impressive collection of John Wayne memorabilia includes unique items such as the eyepatch worn in the movie True Grit, a hat worn in Rio Lobo, and a prop suitcase used in the film Stagecoach. Hundreds of rare photographs of the Duke are on display as well as letters from Lucille Ball, Gene Autry, Maureen OHara, Jimmy Stewart, Kirk Douglas, Bob Hope, Ronald Reagan and George Burns.
Since its opening, the childhood home of John Wayne has been visited by many celebrities and dignitaries. On November 3, 1984, President Ronald Reagan commented that the Birthplace of John Wayne is an inspiring tribute to a good friend and a great American.
The Birthplace of John Wayne is open seven days a week, 10:00am to 4:30pm except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Easter.
Guided tours of the house are available daily, with the last guided tour of the day beginning at 4:30pm. Handicap accessible.
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Adults |
$4.00 |
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Seniors (60 & over) |
$3.00 |
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Children (12 & under) |
$1.00 |
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Motorcoach tours, |
$3.00 |

Birthplace of John Wayne
216 S. 2nd St.
Winterset, Iowa 50273 USA
(515) 462-1044 - toll-free (877) 462-1044
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