EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Eisenhower National Historic Site offers a variety of education programs for grades 4 to 12. Reservations may be made by phone: 717-338-9114 Ext. 10 or e-mail us. Programs are 11/2 to 3 hours in length and are typically scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., but we can usually accommodate your specific scheduling needs. All fees are waived for classes attending any of the programs.

Eisenhower Academy
An institute for middle and secondary school teachers focusing on Dwight D. Eisenhower as president and world leader. more...

The Molding of a Leader
A character education program focusing on Eisenhower's leadership ability as Supreme Commander and President. Grades 4 and 5. more...

Agricultural Science and Environmental Education
Programs on Soil, Water, Wildlife, and Forestry offering students the opportunity to learn about the environment through real science in the field. Grades 5 to 12. more...

Eisenhower, A Five Star American
Students learn how Eisenhower's leadership skills developed during his early years and then see those skills in action as they take part in a presidential press conference. Grades 5 to 8. more...

Conflict - The Eisenhower Years
Students plan the visit of Prime Minister Nehru of India to the President's farm during the Cold War. Classroom lesson plans on conflict resolution prepare students for the site visit. Grades 7 to 12. more...

Eisenhower and Civil Rights
An in-classroom program with a park ranger examining Eisenhower and the early civil rights movement.  Includes Powerpoint presentation and analysis of primary source documents. Grades 7 to 9. more...

Thaw in the Cold War:
Eisenhower and Khrushchev at Gettysburg
A Teaching with Historic Places Lesson Plan focusing on Soviet Premier Khrushchev's visit to Eisenhower's farm. Grades 8 - 12. more...