Eugene V. Debs Museum - Terre Haute, Indiana

Connor S.

Must visit if you are in Indiana! Allison the tour guide is passionate & professional. I requested a shorter tour because I had to be somewhere after, but the tour was so entertaining that I stayed for an hour. No matter your politics, you will leave this tour inspired.

For history buffs, view Debs artifacts ranging from presidential campaign materials to craftwork made by fellow prisoners from the labor leader’s Atlanta imprisonment. For historic home fans, jump back in time to 19th century Indiana with many original house features.

Stunning detail on the full floor mural of Debs’s life & influence on the American labor movement. Allison paints a picture as engaging as the mural itself. Small gift shop with rare Debs souvenirs (t-shirts, posters, books) that accepts credit card.

Can’t say enough about this site. So glad I visited. Made me proud that the Midwest is associated with the pantheon of American heroes from Abraham Lincoln to Eugene V. Debs.

Kitty D.

Had a great tour by Allison even though we got there late in the afternoon. The house is beautifully restored. A place of pilgrimage for those committed to ensuring working people get a fair share of our nation's economy.

Mary G. R. M.

Allison led our graduate student group through a tour of the house and it was INCREDIBLE! There is so much to learn about Debs, unions, and American history in general! Allison’s passionate and knowledge made the experience especially enriching and impactful for our students. Highly recommend this amazing (and free) tour experience.

Chris I.

Allison is an amazing tour guide! I had a great time learning about everything that is on display here. Lots of original furniture, art dedicated to Debs, and photographs that tell Debs' story as well as his family's and others that influenced Debs. Allison's expressive story telling had me captivated onto every word. The attic mural was my favorite part. I highly recommend a visit here, and look forward to coming back here again.

Stephanie C.

What a great museum dedicated to the life of a fascinating Hoosier. Debs' life should be taught in history. He did so much for lower and middle class workers, including the establishment of Labor Day as a federal holiday.

Our tour guide was fabulous--enthusiastic and clearly very knowledgeable about the subject. They're in the middle of some restoration work, so the second floor is a work in progress at the moment. I can't wait to go back and see it after the work is finished!

Michael M.

I got a great tour from a very passionate and well-informed docent (I believe her name was Allison). More about the history of the man rather than the history of the house, it is free and worthwhile to see. The Eugene Debs was a prominent Socialist and that may bother some people as the historical narrative can border on proselytizing, but would you really rather get a tour from someone who didn't care about the man? The passion made the tour great. I recommend it. Tours can be short or up to 90 minutes. I got the full tour and am better off for it.

Uncle L. (. L.

This museum is an Indiana treasure. There are lots of artifacts to see and enjoy. When I visited I was lucky enough to have Allison Duerk as my guide. She is a fountain of knowledge of the man and the museum. I plan to visit again to buy a souvenir baseball hat. They don't have baseball hats now but plan to have them soon. I collect baseball hats when I travel.

Tiffany P.

Very passionate and knowledgeable tour guides. Willing to answer questions. A surprisingly high amount of original pieces. Definitely recommend this as a stop for everyone. They are working on some updated exhibits so we will definitely be checking back!