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Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
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Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

1195 Baltimore Pike

Gettysburg, PA

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Park

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Landmarks

About this place

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.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Carlisle Barracks Visitor Center

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

Standard hours and days are subject to change on short notice. The park is not accessible on weekends and federal holidays.

Directions

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.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

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.

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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