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Eisenhower National Historic Site

Eisenhower National Historic Site is the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield, the farm served the President as a weekend retreat and a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mountain, it was a much needed respite from Washington and a backdrop for efforts to reduce Cold War tensions.

The Basics

Hours:

Open daily: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The site is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’‘s Day.

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.

Shuttle Bus Departure Schedule:

WINTER

February 17 - March 23 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm
March 24 - March 25 Every hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
March 26 - March 30 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm

SPRING

March 31 - April 13 Every hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
April 14 - June 8 Weekdays: Every hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Weekends and Memorial Day:

Every half hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SUMMER

June 9 - August 12 Every half hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
August 13 - 17 Every hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
August 18 - 19 Every half hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
August 20 - 31 Every hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

FALL

September 1 - October 21 Weekdays: Every hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Weekends and Columbus Day: Every half hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
(Sept. 15 - 16: World War II Weekend: buses every 15 minutes and on site parking, weather permitting)
October 22 - 28 Every hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
October 29 - November 25 Weekdays: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm.
Weekends, Nov. 12, 23: Every hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
November 26 - December 31 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm
Christmas Open House, Dec. 8: Every hour, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
House is decorated for Christmas, December 1 - 31.

Address:

97 Taneytown Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

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, approximately one mile south of Gettysburg on SR 134 (Taneytown Road), and US 15 business route (Steinwehr Avenue).

Climate

Summers are generally hot and humid. Winters are generally cold with variable precipitation.

Link to our Gettysburg Weather coverage for more information.

Fees

Fees start at $5.50 for adults.

Things To Do

A visit to the site begins with a 15 minute orientation tour of the grounds and farm operation highlighting how the farm was used by Eisenhower during his presidency.

House Tours

The Eisenhower home and its furnishings have changed little since Ike and Mamie's years together in Gettysburg. A tour of the home offers an intimate glimpse of the Eisenhowers' life and times.

Exploring Eisenhower

Offered throughout the summer, and during the spring and fall as staffing permits. These 30 minute ranger conducted walks and talks focus on a wide range of topics related to Eisenhower's life.

Grounds Tour: A self guided tour of the grounds includes the P.G.A. putting green, the rose gardens, the guest house, and a garage which still houses the Eisenhowers' jeep, golf carts, and station wagon.

Farm Walking Tour: This walk explores Eisenhower's cattle operation, including the show barn housing the Eisenhower farm machinery.

Skeet Range:A short walk from the Reception Center is Eisenhower's skeet range. A wayside exhibit details Ike's shooting prowess and explains the rules of trap and skeet.

Eisenhower Exhibits and Video:Exhibits in the Reception Center trace Eisenhower's life from his boyhood in Abilene, through his 38 years in the military, to his presidency and retirement. A ten minute video on Eisenhower's life is shown continuously in the first floor of the barn, and in the Reception Center during winter months.

For Kids

Junior Secret Service Program

Children (ages 7-12) visiting the site with their family may become Junior Secret Service Agents by completing the activities in the Junior Secret Service Training Manual provided at the site. New agents are awarded a badge and certificate. more...

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