• Photo of the Eisenhower Farm. Courtesy of Stan Cohen.

    Eisenhower

    National Historic Site Pennsylvania

Eisenhower, A Five Star American

President Eisenhower at press conference

President Eisenhower at White House press conference.

This two hour ranger guided program for grades 5 - 8 acquaints students with the man behind the legend. Students will examine Eisenhower's early years in Abilene, at West Point and in the military. They will identify the values and characteristics important in developing his leadership skills and learn how he employed those skills as president.

Slides as well as Eisenhower's own writings are used to explore his years in Abilene, West Point, and the military.

Eisenhower's presidential leadership is assessed in a recreated press conference with the students assuming the role of the press and questioning the president about the important issues of the day.

A tour of the Eisenhower home and grounds reveals how Eisenhower used the farm during his presidency to help ease world tensions, and how he remained a respected world leader even in retirement.

Call 717-338-9114 Ext. 4411 (or fill out the registration form below) for reservations. Eisenhower, A Five Star American is two hours in length and may be scheduled for 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Programs are offered from April through May and again in the Fall from mid-September to the end of October.

Student Education Program Registration Form

Did You Know?

Eisenhower and tank, Camp Meade 1919

Major Eisenhower and Col. George Patton were reprimanded by their army superiors for advocating revolutionary tank tactics in the early 20s.  These were the same tactics employed with such success by the German army in the early years of WWII.