Ranger Programs and Home Tours

 

The Eisenhower home.

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Eisenhower Home Tours and Ranger Programs are offered on select dates. A full schedule can be found below.

While the Eisenhower home is only open on select dates, Eisenhower National Historic Site grounds are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Visitors may drive directly to Eisenhower NHS (use 250 Eisenhower Farm Rd for GPS) and follow signs for on-site parking. RVs, trailers, and buses are not allowed on-site without prior approval.

Group Tours

Groups of ten or more must book separate tours for the Eisenhower home at least two weeks prior to your visit. For more information on how to arrange a group tour, visit us here.

Education and Scout Groups

Eisenhower NHS offers a variety of free education programs, which can be viewed on our education webpage here. School groups, youth groups, and scout groups should contact us here about programs and tour availability. Inquiries should include preferred dates, contact information for a group leader who will be with the group on the day of the visit, and an overall number of those in the group.

 

A colorful Christmas wreath hangs on the front door of Ike and Mamie's Gettysburg farm house.

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December 2024

Fridays and Saturdays, Friday December 6 through Saturday, December 21

Eisenhower NHS will offer open house tours of the Eisenhower home for the holiday season in December 2024. All tours are free. Tours will be offered on the following dates and times:

• Friday, December 6, 11 am to 2:30 pm

• Saturday, December 7, 11 am to 2:30 pm

• Friday, December 13, 11 am to 2:30 pm

• Saturday, December 14, 11 am to 2:30 pm

• Friday, December 20, 11 am to 2:30 pm

• Saturday, December 21, 11 am to 2:30 pm

Visitors can meet the ranger in front of the Eisenhower home to enter and go on a self-guided tour. Due to limited space in the home, visitors may have to wait outside before entering. Last entry for each day of tours will be at 2:30 pm.

Be advised that most of the visit to the site will take place outdoors, so visitors are advised to dress for the elements. In the event of snow, ice, or inclement weather, tours may be cancelled. Updates will be posted to the Eisenhower NHS website and Facebook page.

Groups of ten or more should click here for information on group reservations. Due to limited capacity, groups should request tours outside of public tour hours.

While the Eisenhower home is open on select dates, the grounds of Eisenhower National Historic Site remain open daily from sunrise to sunset. For information on visiting the grounds, including directions and self-guided tour info, click here.

 

The Eisenhower home after a winter snowfall in Gettysburg

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January to March 2025

The Eisenhower home will not be open for public tours from January to March 2025. The grounds of Eisenhower National Historic Site will remain open daily from sunrise to sunset. For information on visiting the grounds, including directions and self-guided tour info, click here.

Please note that winter weather may lead to site closures or inaccessible walking paths and parking areas at times. Visitors should check the Eisenhower National Historic Site website and Facebook page before visiting for park alerts and updates.

Visitors may also use the NPS app for self-guided tours of the grounds of Eisenhower NHS during these months. For information on the NPS app, click here.

Groups of ten or more may click here for information on group reservations during these months. Please note that group tours are dependent on staff availability.