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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.
Tour the President's home, enjoy a self-guided walk around the farm, or join a park ranger for an exploration of 1950s Secret Service operations or a look back at WWII and Ike's problems as Supreme Commander.
Children (ages 7-12) may become Junior Secret Service agents by doing activities in the Junior Secret Service Training Manual. New agents are awarded a badge and certificate!
NEW - cell phone audio tours are now available on site, providing visitors of all ages a closer look at President & Mrs. Eisenhower's life and times in Gettysburg. Visitors can dial 717-253-9265 to select one of many stories about the Eisenhowers, their family and features around their home and farm. Story topics and stop numbers are listed on the Eisenhower NHS website at www.nps.gov/eise/planyourvisit/cell-phone-tour.htm. The tour is free, but normal cell phone minute charges apply. The cell phone tour is made possible by a generous grant from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society.
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| For group reservations & rates, call toll free 1-877-874-2478 daily 8 am - 5 pm. Reserved groups of 57 or less will be booked on the new 57-seat shuttle leaving at half-past the hour. We will also go out of our way to accommodate walk-in groups to ensure that all groups have an opportunity to visit the site. |
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| Address: |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only Gettysburg, PA 17325 Find on Google™ Maps |
| Phone: | 717-338-9114 |
| Fax: | 717-338-0821 |
| Email: | Website: | http://www.nps.gov/eise |
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| Call toll free 1-(877) 874-2478 daily 8 am - 5 pm |
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The Eisenhower Academy
Week long institute
Sunday, July 14, 2013 until
Friday, July 19, 2013 Educational Event
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Exploring Eisenhower
Summer Program
Saturday, June 08, 2013 until
Sunday, August 18, 2013 Educational Event
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Eisenhower and the Men of D-Day
Summer Program
Saturday, June 08, 2013 until
Sunday, August 18, 2013 Educational Event
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Junior Secret Service
Summer Program
Saturday, June 08, 2013 until
Sunday, August 18, 2013 Educational Event
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World War II Weekend
Saturday, September 21, 2013 until
Sunday, September 22, 2013 Living History Event
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Eisenhower Christmas in Gettysburg - A 1950's Christmas at the Eisenhower Farm
Valid December 1-31, 2013
Sunday, December 01, 2013 until
Tuesday, December 31, 2013 |
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