Ranger Programs and Home Tours

 

The Eisenhower home.

NPS Photo

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.

Eisenhower home tours are offered seasonally and on select dates. See below for a current schedule.

Group Tours

Groups of ten or more--including scout groups and education groups--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. Visit our education webpage here.

 

Summer and Fall 2026 Tours of the Eisenhower Home

Thursday, May 28 through Monday, October 26

Tours take place Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays between 10 am and 3 pm.

• Home tours are first come, first served. Space may be limited depending on crowd sizes on the day of your visit.
• Visitors should check-in at our visitor contact station on-site and reserve a spot before their home tour program.
• The last home tour and home entry of the day will take place at 3 pm.

 

Groups of 10 or More

Groups of 10 or more who are interested in touring the Eisenhower home must reserve tour times outside of our regularly schedule home tour schedule. Click here to learn more on scheduling your group of ten or more.

 

The Eisenhower living room decorated for the Christmas season

NPS Photo

December 2026 Christmas Tours of the Eisenhower Home

Saturday, December 5 through Sunday December 20

Eisenhower National Historic Site will once again offer tours of the Eisenhower home in the month of December. Visitors are invited to see Ike and Mamie's Gettysburg farm house decorated for the Christmas season

Tours of the Eisenhower home will take place between 10 am and 2 pm on the first three Saturdays and Sundays in December. The exact dates are listed below:

• Saturday, December 5
• Sunday, December 6
• Saturday, December 12
• Sunday, December 13
• Saturday, December 19
• Sunday, December 20

Tours will meet in the Eisenhower NHS Welcome Center. Visitors should follow on-site signage. Last entry to the home will take place at 2 pm on tour dates.

Here are some helpful tips for those planning on visiting for December tours:

• Directions to Eisenhower National Historic Site can be found at this link.
• Be sure to check our website and social media pages for updates before traveling in the event of any weather related delays or cancellations.
• Dress warm! The Eisenhower farm is a windy and cold place in December and most of your visit will be outdoors. Dress for the weather and plan on spending time outdoors.

Groups of 10 or more looking to book tours in December should visit our group reservation page at this link.