VISITATION:

Highest from mid June to mid August and October; lowest in January.

LOCATION:

The Eisenhower National Historic Site adjoins the Gettysburg National Military Park located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which is about 80 miles north of Washington, D.C.

ADDRESS:

Eisenhower National Historic Site
97 Taneytown Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

TELEPHONE:

(717) 338-9114
(717) 338-0821 (FAX)
E-mail: eise_site_manager@nps.gov (reads eise_site_manager@nps.gov).

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:

Daily: April 1 through October 31; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The remainder of the year, the site is open Wednesday through Sunday, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days.

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:

Summers are generally hot and humid. Winters are generally cold with variable precipitation. Layers of clothing are recommended, especially in early spring and late fall.

DIRECTIONS:

Visitors arriving from the north and south can use US 15. From the east and west, visitors can use US 30. Shuttle buses to the site depart from the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center which is approximately one mile south of Gettysburg on SR 134 (Taneytown Road), and US 15 business route (Steinwehr Avenue).

TRANSPORTATION:

Due to a lack of on-site parking and space limitations in the Eisenhower home, visits can only be made by a shuttle bus leaving from the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center. The Center opens at 8:00 a.m. and the first scheduled shuttle leaves at 9:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased on a first come, first served basis for the next available tour. (Please see fees below).

FEES, COSTS, RATES:

Adults (17 years or older), $5.25 per person. Children (ages 13-16), $3.25 per person. Children (ages 6 through 12), $2.25 per person.

Educational and youth groups: Adults (13 years or older), $3.25 per person. Children (ages 6 through 12), $2.25 per person. Holders of Golden Eagle, Age or Access Pass, $3.25 per person.

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:

Visitor Center/Exhibits:

The reception center, at one time the Secret Service Office, now houses a bookstore and visitor rest rooms. The center has exhibits of Eisenhower's life, from his boyhood days in Abilene, through the military and presidential years, to his retirement years at his Gettysburg farm.

Programs/Activities:

A tour of the Eisenhower home, which includes nearly all its original furnishings, offers an intimate glimpse into the life and times of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower. An illustrated brochure, available at the Visitor Center, provides a self guided tour of the grounds. The farm walking tour explores the Black Angus cattle operation that President Eisenhower proudly showed off to visiting world leaders. Regularly scheduled ranger programs are conducted seasonally.

Education programs for schools are offered in the spring and fall. "Eisenhower, a Five Star American" is a two hour program for grades 5-12. "Conflict, A Visit by a World Leader" targets grades 7-12 and is 1 3/4 hours in length. Both programs are free of charge and require registration. For additional information call (717) 338-9114.

Special Needs:

Visitors using wheelchairs should inquire about special arrangements when purchasing their tickets at the Visitor Center.

RESERVATIONS/PERMITS:

For group reservations call (717) 334- 4474, daily 8 am - 5 pm. School groups may take the standard tour or register for one of the special educational programs.

BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS:

Allow two hours for both the programmed and self guided tours of the Eisenhower farm home and grounds.

SPECIAL EVENTS

May 22 - 23 -- Camp Colt World War I Weekend

June 17 - August 12 -- Hike with Ike

August 1 - 6 --The Eisenhower Academy

September 18 - 19 -- World War II Weekend

October 30 -- Eisenhower Seminar

For further information on Special Events call (717) 338-9114

ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:

Gettysburg National Military Park. Site of a major battle of the American Civil War. The three days of fighting on July 1-3, 1863, are considered a turning point in the war. Adjoining the park is the Gettysburg National Cemetery where President Lincoln delivered his famous address on the date of the cemetery's dedication, November 19, 1863. For more information on accommodations and attractions, you may wish to contact the Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, 35 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or call (717) 334-6274. There are also nearby National Park Service and state attractions and services.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please write Eisenhower National Historic Site, 97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

Last Updated: Saturday, February 6, 16:57:30
http://www.nps.gov/eise/