Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Preservation Foundation

About Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Preservation Foundation

The Reagan family moved to Dixon, Illinois and into this house on December 6, 1920. The family lived in the house for three years. This home has been designated as a historical landmark by the Dixon Historical Preservation Commission. In 1980, shortly after Ronal Reagan won the Republican Party's nomination, a group of of discerning Dixonistes made a small deposit of the property to secure the historically significant home. In 1984, on Ronald Reagan's birthday, the Home was formally dedicated by Ronald and his brother Neil.

Plan Your Visit to Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Preservation Foundation

Heading to Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Preservation Foundation? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)