Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918.
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Address
- 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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.
Hours
Carlisle Barracks Visitor Center
Standard hours and days are subject to change on short notice. The park is not accessible on weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Changes to these hours
- Labor Day, Sep 7: Closed
- Closed Labor Day, Sep 7: Closed
- Columbus Day, Oct 12: Closed
- Closed Columbus Day, Oct 12: Closed
- Veterans Day, Nov 11: Closed
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
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.
Weather
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.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School ↗