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Ike, Gettysburg, and the Cold War

Eisenhower National Historic Site is the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield, the farm served the President as a weekend retreat and a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mountain, it was a much needed respite from Washington and a backdrop for efforts to reduce Cold War tensions.
 

Things To Do

Tour the President's home, enjoy a self-guided walk around the farm, or join a park ranger for an exploration of 1950s Secret Service operations or a look back at WWII and Ike's problems as Supreme Commander.
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Ike and Mamie

Virtual Museum Exhibit

VISIT the virtual multi-media exhibit that celebrates Dwight D. Eisenhower, his military career, wartime leadership, and popular presidency; and the exuberant, trend-setting First Lady Mamie. Have an intimate visit with Ike and Mamie in their comfortable home, and see Ike's successful cattle operation at Eisenhower Farms.
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Junior Secret Service Agents on the Radio

For Kids

IT'S BACK! The On-Line Junior Secret Service Training Manual. Children (ages 7-12) may become Junior Secret Service agents by doing activities in the Junior Secret Service Training Manual. New agents are awarded a badge and certificate!
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Animals

The Farm still maintains a herd of black Angus cattle. It is also home to a variety of wildlife including several threatened species.
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Eisenhower NHS
1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA 17325

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Phone

Visitor Information
(717) 338-9114 ext. 4411

Fax

(717) 338-0821

Climate

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

Did You Know?
President Eisenhower enjoyed oil painting and encouraged the artistically challenged to give paint-by-numbers a try. He presented his staff with paint-by-number sets and invited them to display their masterpieces in the White House. Even J. Edgar Hoover contributed a painting to the “gallery.”
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Last Updated: November 06, 2011 at 12:47 MST

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