Eisenhower National Historic Site

The farm designated Eisenhower National Historic Site is the only place President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower ever called home. In 1950, the Eisenhowers, looking forward to retirement,
purchased the Allen Redding farm adjoining Gettysburg National Military Park. The original 189 acre farm was transformed by stages into the 230 acre country estate of the 34th President of
the United States. During his Presidency, President and Mrs. Eisenhower used the farm as a weekend retreat, a refuge in time of illness, and a comfortable meeting place for world leaders. From 1961 to 1969, it was the Eisenhower's home during a vigorous and active retirement.

In 1967, President and Mrs. Eisenhower deeded their farm to the United States to be administered by the National Park Service as the Eisenhower National Historic Site.

97 Taneytown Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2804
(717) 338-9114 - Visitor Information

By Car
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).

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. The Center opens at 8:00 a.m. and the first scheduled shuttle leaves at 9:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased on a first come, first served basis for the next available tour.

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

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Educational Programs

Recommended Activities
A tour of the Eisenhower home, which includes nearly all its original furnishings, offers an intimate glimpse into the life and times of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower. An illustrated
brochure, available at the Visitor Center, provides a self guided tour of the
grounds. The farm walking tour explores the Black Angus cattle operation that President Eisenhower proudly showed off to visiting
world leaders. Regularly scheduled ranger talks and living history programs are conducted seasonally.

Education programs for schools are offered in the spring and fall. "Eisenhower, a Five Star American" is a two hour program for grades 5
-12. "Conflict, A Visit by a World Leader" targets grades 7-12 and is 1 3/4 hours in length. Both programs are free of charge and require registration. For additional information call (717) 338-9114.