National Monument
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
About Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. 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.
From the National Park Service.
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Designation
- National Monument
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
Carlisle Barracks Visitor Center
- Mon
- 7:00AM - 3:00PM
- Tue
- 7:00AM - 3:00PM
- Wed
- 7:00AM - 3:00PM
- Thu
- 7:00AM - 3:00PM
- Fri
- 7:00AM - 3:00PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Standard hours and days are subject to change on short notice. The park is not accessible on weekends and federal holidays.
Weather and when to go
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
From 1-76 take Exit 226 or from I-80 take exit 52 onto US-11 towards Carlisle. Turn left on Harmony Road. 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.
Contact the park
- Address
- 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325
- Official site
- nps.gov/cibs
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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