Ike, Gettysburg, and the Cold War

Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Adjacent to the Gettysburg battlefield, the farm served the president and first lady as a weekend retreat and as a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mountain, it was a respite from Washington, DC, and a backdrop for efforts to reduce Cold War tensions.

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Ranger Programs and Home Tours

Click here for our spring 2025 Eisenhower home tour schedule. Find days, times, and information for visiting groups here.

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Education and Youth Programs

Eisenhower NHS offers a variety of engaging tours and programs for school and youth groups, both in person and online. Find out more here.

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Download the National Park Service App

Get more out of your visit to Eisenhower NHS and Gettysburg NMP with the National Park Service App! Download in advance, it works anywhere!

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80th Anniversary of VE Day Programs

Join us May 8-10, 2025, for special ranger-guided walking tours of Gettysburg National Cemetery, each covering a chapter of WWII in Europe.

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Top Ten Tips for Visiting

Find tips and pointers from the staff on how to visit Eisenhower National Historic Site

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Eisenhower and VE Day

80 years ago, World War II in Europe came to an end on VE Day. Explore General Eisenhower's thoughts on VE Day in this web article.

Directions & Transportation
Directions & Transportation

Getting to Eisenhower National Historic Site is easier than ever. Find directions and on-site parking information here.

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Photos & Multimedia

You can visit the park anytime from anywhere! We have virtual tours that include 3D views and video tours.

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B.A.R.K. Ranger

Learn how your four-legged friends can become B.A.R.K. Rangers at Eisenhower National Historic Site!

Last updated: April 22, 2025

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Mailing Address:

1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Phone:

717 338-9114

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