Ruth Paine Home

The Ruth Paine Home, located in Irving, Texas, is a historic site significant for its connection to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This house served as a temporary residence for Marina Oswald and her children in the months leading up to the assassination. It was from this home that Lee Harvey Oswald retrieved the rifle used in the assassination. Built in 1956, the house was restored and opened as a museum in 2013, offering insights into a pivotal moment in American history. The museum presents the events surrounding the assassination without promoting conspiracy theories, making it a thought-provoking visit for tourists and researchers alike.