The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, and partners to develop resources and share the story of the children, families, and communities impacted by Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School.
Photo: US Army/Dickinson College
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918.
- LocationGettysburg, PA
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursToday: 7:00AM - 3:00PM
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Weather now77°F Sunny
- Alerts 1 active alert
Overview
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InformationImportant Visitor Information – Screening Process in Effect This is a new national park within an active military installation, which includes the current home of the US Army War C… Read more
This is a new national park within an active military installation, which includes the current home of the US Army War College. There are no visitor services at this time. Please check back in the spring of 2025 for updates.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Today: 7:00AM - 3:00PM · Carlisle Barracks Visitor Center
Hours details
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Carlisle Barracks Visitor CenterToday: 7:00AM - 3:00PM
Standard hours and days are subject to change on short notice. The park is not accessible on weekends and federal holidays.
Monday 7:00AM - 3:00PM Tuesday 7:00AM - 3:00PM Wednesday 7:00AM - 3:00PM Thursday 7:00AM - 3:00PM Friday 7:00AM - 3:00PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
1195 Baltimore PikeGettysburg, PA 17325
Contact the park
Weather & conditions
77°F
Sunny · feels like 74°
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Today
80° 53°
Sunny23% rain
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Tomorrow
79° 60°
Sunny57% rain
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Thursday
66° 50°
Overcast22% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
Winter: Generally, cooler weather starts in September. The first snowfall often occurs in mid-October and can extend through mid-April. Spring: During the spring months, temperatures typically range from the 50s-70s. Summer: June through August are seasonably warm with high humidity and temperatures in the 80s and 90s. Fall: Generally, cooler weather starts in September. The first snowfall occurs in mid-October and can extend through mid-April.
Getting There
Gettysburg, PA 17325
From 1-76 take Exit 226 or from I-80 take exit 52 onto US-11 towards Carlisle. Turn left on Harmony Road.
Full directions
Turn right on Claremont Road. Turn left on Jim Thorpe & Claremont roads towards Carlisle Barracks’ security checkpoint. Use the left-most lane to be directed to the Visitor Center to check in.
Mailing address: 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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