https://www.nps.gov/eise News releases from Eisenhower National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/deer-management-25-26.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:20:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) and Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) will conduct lethal removal of white-tailed deer as part of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement between September 2025 through March 2026. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/deer-management-25-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/world-war-ii-weekend-2025.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:15:00 EST Join Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) staff for our annual World War II Weekend from September 19 to 21. The focus of this year’s event will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II by focusing on the people, events, and legacies of 1945. Park rangers, guest speakers, living historians, and partner organizations will bring the events of 1945 to life through three days of interactive programming, tours, and activities for visitors of all ages. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/world-war-ii-weekend-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/dday-81.htm Wed, 14 May 2025 23:37:00 EST On June 6, 1944, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Allied Expeditionary Force embarked upon “the great crusade” as thousands of Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, to begin the liberation of Europe. To commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Normandy invasion, staff from Eisenhower National Historic Site will lead a special walking tour of D-Day burial sites in Gettysburg National Cemetery on Friday, June 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/dday-81.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ve-day-80.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:38:00 EST On May 8-10, Eisenhower National Historic Site will offer special ranger-guided tours of WWII burial sites in Gettysburg National Cemetery to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of WWII in Europe. Each program will begin at 5:30 pm at the Taneytown Rd. entrance to the cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ve-day-80.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/easter-egg-roll-2025.htm Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:39:00 EST Now in its second year, park staff, in the spirit and tradition of the original Eisenhower Presidential Easter Egg Roll, encourage young visitors and families to engage in a series of fun-filled activities, including decorating their own wooding egg, then culminating in an Easter Egg Roll on the lawn of the Eisenhower home in Gettysburg, PA. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/easter-egg-roll-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/1953-inaugural-gown.htm Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:14:00 EST Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) staff are excited to unveil a new exhibit in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. This temporary exhibit now includes a reproduction gown, similar to that worn by Mamie Eisenhower at the 1953 inaugural ball of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/1953-inaugural-gown.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/sensory-friendly-hours-2025.htm Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:09:00 EST Special opportunities and programming will be available for visitors with visual and auditory sensitivities to enjoy with their family and friends. Visitors can experience activities in a relaxed environment for a calmer and quieter visit. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/sensory-friendly-hours-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2025-winter-lecture-series.htm Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:13:00 EST Beginning January 4, 2025, the popular Winter Lecture series will begin at Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP). Featuring some of the best National Park Service rangers and historians from across the region, the 8-week Winter Lecture Series of hour-long talks will examine a wide array of subjects related to the American Civil War and Gettysburg history. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2025-winter-lecture-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/battle-of-the-bulge-80.htm Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:58:00 EST Eighty years ago this December, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Allied forces faced one of their greatest challenges of World War II when the Battle of the Bulge erupted in the Ardennes Forest. More than 30 Americans who died in the Battle of the Bulge are buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery. On Saturday, December 14, join a park ranger in Gettysburg National Cemetery at 3 pm for a special ranger-guided walking tour to commemorate the 80th anniversary of this battle. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/battle-of-the-bulge-80.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/bolitho-new-deputy-superintendent.htm Thu, 03 Oct 2024 01:49:00 EST Superintendent Kristina Heister announced today that Zachary Bolitho has been selected as the Deputy Superintendent for Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) and Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS). Bolitho has worked at Gettysburg NMP and Eisenhower NHS as Division Lead of Resource Stewardship and Planning since 2011. He started his new assignment on September 22, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/bolitho-new-deputy-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2023-economic-impact.htm Mon, 02 Sep 2024 23:59:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 742,000 visitors to Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) and 98,000 visitors to Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) in 2023 spent $61.4 million dollars in communities near the park. That spending supported 734 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $88.5 million dollars. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2023-economic-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/july-4-2024-road-closures.htm Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:19:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) announces temporary road closures prior to the annual fireworks demonstration. Park roads will begin to close at 8 pm on July 4, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/july-4-2024-road-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/d-day-80.htm Mon, 13 May 2024 00:55:00 EST Join Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) staff to remember and honor the men and women, who 80 years ago, who took part in General Dwight Eisenhower’s “great crusade” to liberate Europe. From June 6-9, park staff will host special programming at Eisenhower NHS and in Gettysburg National Cemetery to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/d-day-80.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwi-weekend-2024.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:22:00 EST How did Gettysburg and the Great War shape a future five-star general and president? Explore answers to this question and more at Eisenhower National Historic Site’s (NHS) World War I Weekend on May 4 & 5. The National Park Service will host interactive living history displays with exhibits and programs exploring the American experience in World War I. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwi-weekend-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/heister-super.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:26:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Deputy Regional Director Cinda Waldbuesser today announced the selection of Kristina (Kris) Heister as the superintendent for Eisenhower National Historic Site and Gettysburg National Military Park. Heister has worked at Eisenhower and Gettysburg as deputy superintendent since 2020. She begins her new assignment on March 24, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/heister-super.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/easter-egg-roll.htm Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:50:00 EST If you can’t make it to Washington, D.C. for the White House Easter Egg Roll, then hop on down to Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg, PA, to participate in our first-ever Easter Egg Roll event! Stop by Eisenhower National Historic Site from 11 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, March 30th to enjoy games, a scavenger hunt, and most importantly, an egg roll. All events and activities can be completed on a rolling basis throughout the afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/easter-egg-roll.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/battle-of-the-bulge-79.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:15:00 EST Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) will commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge with a special ranger-guided walking tour of Gettysburg National Cemetery on Saturday, December 16, at 3 pm. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/battle-of-the-bulge-79.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/christmas-at-the-eisenhower-home-23.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:11:00 EST Tis the season! Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) is happy to share that once again we will deck the halls, throw some tinsel on the tree, and bring the Eisenhower home alive with the spirit of the Christmas season! https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/christmas-at-the-eisenhower-home-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/acting-superintendent-11-23.htm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:40:00 EST Kristina Heister, the Deputy Superintendent at Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) and Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS), will serve as Acting Superintendent, for a period of 120 days that began on November 5. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/acting-superintendent-11-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/deer-management-23-24.htm Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:40:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site will conduct lethal removal of white-tailed deer as part of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement between October 2023 through March 2024. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/deer-management-23-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2022-economic-benefits.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:24:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that more than 786,000 visitors to Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site in 2022 spent $57.1 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 686 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $82.1 million. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2022-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwii-weekend-2023.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:32:00 EST Join National Park Service staff to commemorate the events of 1943 for Eisenhower National Historic Site’s (NHS) 2023 World War II Weekend event. The theme for this year’s events is “1943: America at War.” The year 1943 saw the American people take park in a global struggle against fascism and tyranny, joining together with their Allies abroad to provide the material, manpower, and leadership needed to fight the Axis powers during WWII. From September 15-17, park rangers, guest speakers, living historians, and partner organizations will bring the stories of 1943 to life through three days of programming and interactive activities for visitors of all ages. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwii-weekend-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/korean-war-armistice-70.htm Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:30:00 EST This July, Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice with special events and programming. Known as the ‘Forgotten War’, Korea was the first major conflict of the Cold War impacting the lives of millions. Korea was central to Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 1952 presidential campaign, and his interactions with troops at the front lines of the war in December 1952 heavily influenced his push for an armistice, which took place on July 27, 1953. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/korean-war-armistice-70.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/dday-79.htm Tue, 23 May 2023 01:36:00 EST Staff from Eisenhower National Historic Site will commemorate the 79th anniversary of the D-Day invasion with a special walking tour of Gettysburg National Cemetery on Tuesday, June 6 at 5:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/dday-79.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/century-of-sacrifice.htm Tue, 09 May 2023 23:38:00 EST Join park rangers from Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site as they discuss the creation and history of Gettysburg National Cemetery and highlight stories of several servicemembers from each of America’s armed conflicts, from the Civil War through the war in Vietnam, who were laid to rest between 1863 and 1971. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/century-of-sacrifice.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/visitor-parking-lot.htm Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:34:00 EST Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) announces a full closure of the site for three days, from Monday, April 24 to Wednesday, April 26, to construct an expansion of the visitor parking area. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/visitor-parking-lot.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/spring-summer-2023-hours.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2023 22:27:00 EST Eisenhower National Historic Site is pleased to announce that tours of the Eisenhower home will resume on Saturday, April 1, 2023, for the Spring and Summer season. Individuals, families, and groups with fewer than 20 people can now drive directly to the site. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/spring-summer-2023-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2023-winter-programs.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:22:00 EST Gettysburg continues its popular Winter Lecture Series, the History Kids Reading Adventures, and the Time Travelers Club beginning on January 7. Programs run through the end of March. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2023-winter-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ike-parka.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:38:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that it acquired a rare artifact due to the philanthropic support of the Gettysburg Foundation—the winter parka that President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower wore during a secret visit to Korea in December 1952. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ike-parka.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/museum-and-visitor-center-road-closure.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:56:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park announces that the Museum and Visitor Center entrance road at Taneytown Road will close on Monday, December 5 for rehabilitation. The project will replace the degraded asphalt surface with a more durable concrete surface from the Taneytown entrance to the Museum and Visitor Center entrance road to Parking Lot 2. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/museum-and-visitor-center-road-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/christmas-at-the-eisenhower-home.htm Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:22:00 EST Tis the season! Eisenhower National Historic Site is happy to share that once again we will deck the halls, throw some tinsel on the tree, and bring the Eisenhower home alive with the spirit of the Christmas season! https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/christmas-at-the-eisenhower-home.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/deer-management-22-23.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2022 02:07:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site will conduct lethal removal of white-tailed deer as part of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement between October 2022 through March 2023. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/deer-management-22-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwii-weekend-2022.htm Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:45:00 EST Eisenhower National Historic Site’s (NHS) 2022 World War II Weekend will take place from September 16 to 18. Park staff, living historians, and volunteers will help bring to life the ways ordinary citizens confronted these extraordinary challenges from 80 years ago. This year's event will focus on 1942, a year when millions of Americans came together to fight fascism and the Axis powers. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwii-weekend-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwii-pacific-lecture.htm Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:17:00 EST Award-winning WWII historian Dr. John McManus will speak at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center on Saturday June 11. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwii-pacific-lecture.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/d-day-78th.htm Wed, 25 May 2022 01:02:00 EST Join staff from Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) to commemorate the 78th anniversary of D-Day with special programming from June 4 to 6. Explore a WWII living history encampment at Eisenhower NHS and join a park ranger for a guided tour of Gettysburg National Cemetery to learn about the D-Day casualties buried there. All programs are free. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/d-day-78th.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/vietnam-war-casualties.htm Sun, 15 May 2022 22:55:00 EST One hundred years after the Civil War, servicemen killed in action in Vietnam were brought home to Gettysburg for their final rest. This Memorial Day weekend, explore some of the lesser-known stories of Gettysburg National Cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/vietnam-war-casualties.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/gettysburg-forgotten-history.htm Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:08:00 EST In recognition of National Historic Preservation Month, we invite you to attend this free guided hike and explore the sites and stories of buildings that have long since vanished from the landscape. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/gettysburg-forgotten-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/home-reopens-2022.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:05:00 EST Beginning Friday, May 27, the Eisenhower Home at Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) will reopen for public tours. The shuttle between the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center (MVC) to Eisenhower NHS will also resume on May 27 at 10:30 am. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/home-reopens-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2022-winter-programs.htm Mon, 13 Dec 2021 22:22:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park winter programs will begin on Saturday, January 8 and run through Sunday, March 12, 2022. Park staff and invited historians will once again offer the Winter Lecture Series as well as the popular Reading Adventures program for children ages 4 to 10 and their families. These free programs are presented at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2022-winter-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/hike-with-ike-2021.htm Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:39:00 EST The Eisenhower National Historic Site will be offering special Hike with Ike programs in Gettysburg this December. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/hike-with-ike-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/venison-donated-21.htm Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:36:00 EST The National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park donated 7,000 pounds of venison to local food banks. The venison is from 250 deer recently taken as part of a deer management program at Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/venison-donated-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/site-manager-mccabe.htm Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:41:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Superintendent Steve Sims has named Jana Friesen McCabe, as the new Site Manager of Eisenhower National Historic Site effective January 2, 2022. The park preserves the home and farm of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/site-manager-mccabe.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/pearl-harbor-80th.htm Mon, 15 Nov 2021 23:57:00 EST Join park rangers from Eisenhower National Historic Site in person in the Gettysburg National Cemetery on Tuesday December 7 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/pearl-harbor-80th.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/deer-management-21-22.htm Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:41:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site will conduct lethal removal of white-tailed deer as part of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement between October 2021 through March 2022. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/deer-management-21-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2021-world-war-ii-weekend.htm Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:11:00 EST The 2021 World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site will be a hybrid event that will include in-person and virtual programming. These programs will take place from Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2021-world-war-ii-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/house-tours-resume.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2021 23:54:00 EST Eisenhower National Historic Site is pleased to announce the resumption of on-site public programming for the summer on Monday, July 12 with a series of ranger-guided programs. Tours of the Eisenhower home will resume on Friday, July 23. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/house-tours-resume.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/black-history-month-2021.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:31:00 EST To commemorate Black History Month, Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site are highlighting history associated with the African American experience in Gettysburg. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/black-history-month-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/superintendent-s-compendium-2021.htm Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:14:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to provide the public with an opportunity to provide input on proposed changes to the Superintendent's Compendium for Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/superintendent-s-compendium-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/3d-tours.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:41:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site have launched new 3D tours of five of the park’s historic buildings. These tours provide a new and unprecedented level of access to iconic structures on the Gettysburg battlefield and the Eisenhower farm. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/3d-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/winter-lectures-2021.htm Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:30:00 EST On Saturday, January 16, 2021 Gettysburg’s popular Winter Lecture series begins. These free digital programs will be broadcast every Saturday at 9 am from January 16 through March 27 via the Gettysburg National Military Park Facebook page. All presentations will also be archived on the park’s website at www.nps.gov/gett. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/winter-lectures-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/bedroom-rug.htm Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:12:00 EST The Dwight D. Eisenhower Society has awarded a $10,500 grant to the Eisenhower National Historic Site for the reproduction of one of three Iranian rugs missing from the Eisenhower home master bedroom exhibit. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/bedroom-rug.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/covid-19-update-12-11-20.htm Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:14:00 EST The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center will temporarily close Saturday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. This closure is a precautionary measure to limit the spread of the coronavirus, based on the guidance of state and federal officials. The battlefield will remain open and accessible. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/covid-19-update-12-11-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/holiday-season-2020.htm Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:31:00 EST Throughout December, Eisenhower NHS will showcase decorations that Mamie Eisenhower displayed at their Gettysburg home. These will be displayed in the lobby of the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center. Gettysburg NMP and the Gettysburg Foundation invite visitors to enjoy special hours and unique programming for the holidays at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center during the month of December 2020. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/holiday-season-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/venison-donated.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:57:00 EST The National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park donated 8,000 pounds of venison to local food banks. The venison is from 250 deer recently taken as part of a deer management program at Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/venison-donated.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/deer-management-20-21.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:01:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site will conduct lethal removal of white-tailed deer as part of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement between September 2020 through March 2021. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/deer-management-20-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2020-virtual-world-war-ii-week-schedule.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:58:00 EST Set your alarms and mark you calendars as the schedule for next week's Virtual World War II Week has been announced. Join us from the comfort of your own living room as World War II Week will be all online this year. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2020-virtual-world-war-ii-week-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2020-wwii-weekend.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:05:00 EST Join park rangers and volunteers virtually as we remember and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Allied victory over the Axis powers the third week of September, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2020-wwii-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/covid-19-update-green-phase.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2020 01:33:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Eisenhower National Historic Site is increasing access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/covid-19-update-green-phase.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/covid-19-update-green-phase.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2020 02:20:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Gettysburg National Military Park is increasing access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/covid-19-update-green-phase.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/covid-19-update-yellow-phase.htm Wed, 20 May 2020 00:05:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Gettysburg National Military Park is increasing access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/covid-19-update-yellow-phase.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/heister-permanent-deputy-superintendent.htm Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:00:00 EST Steven D. Sims has named Kristina Heister as the permanent deputy superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. She is currently serving as the acting deputy superintendent and will transition into the position permanently beginning June 7, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/heister-permanent-deputy-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/covid-19-update-3-26-20.htm Thu, 26 Mar 2020 01:32:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, in response to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Executive Order to close all non-life sustaining operations to curb the spread of COVID-19, is announcing that all park buildings, restrooms, observation towers, and the Pennsylvania Memorial observation level will remain closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/covid-19-update-3-26-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/covid-19-update-3-20-20.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:00:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, in response to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Executive Order to close all non-life sustaining operations to curb the spread of COVID-19, is announcing that all park buildings and restrooms are closed. Park grounds, roads, trails and parking areas will remain open to the public. Park gates will be opened and closed at their normal times. There is no public parking available at Eisenhower NHS. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/covid-19-update-3-20-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/covid-19.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 03:13:00 EST Eisenhower National Historic Site is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 18, Eisenhower National Historic Site, is closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/grenade.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2020 04:42:00 EST In order to maintain the highest safety standards possible, and out of an abundance of caution, Eisenhower National Historic Site staff safely removed a WWII era armament from the museum collection. The grenade had been on display since March 2018 in an exhibit at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center entitled “Eisenhower’s Leadership from Camp Colt to D-Day”. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/grenade.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/spring-2020-prescribed-fire.htm Mon, 09 Mar 2020 02:01:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire in late March or April, weather permitting. The park plans to burn portions of the west slope of Little Round Top (52 acres) and the Munshower field (36 acres) immediately north of Little Round Top. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/spring-2020-prescribed-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/presidents-day-2020.htm Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:34:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to tour the Eisenhower home Presidents’ Day weekend, February 15 through 17. Normally closed to tours during the winter months of January and February, the Eisenhower home and facilities will be open and accessible by shuttle bus to celebrate the holiday weekend and the legacy and leadership by all the Presidents of the United States. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/presidents-day-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/sims-and-heister.htm Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:08:00 EST Steven D. Sims, began his new duties on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 and as a first order of business will welcome Kristina Heister as the acting deputy superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. She will serve in this position for 120 days beginning on February 2, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/sims-and-heister.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/backyard-bird-count-2020.htm Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:11:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park and the South Mountain Audubon Society invite the public to participate in a free guided bird walk on February 15 at the Emmanuel Harman farm. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/backyard-bird-count-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2020-winter-programs.htm Tue, 26 Nov 2019 02:01:00 EST On January 4, the park’s winter programs begin. This year Gettysburg National Military Park is offering the popular lecture series as well as reading adventures program for children ages 4 to 10 and their families. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2020-winter-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/battle-of-the-bulge-75.htm Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:00:00 EST Join park rangers from Eisenhower National Historic Site in person in the Gettysburg National Cemetery, or online via Facebook Live, on December 16 as they commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/battle-of-the-bulge-75.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/holiday-decorations-2019.htm Thu, 14 Nov 2019 02:00:00 EST Eisenhower National Historic Site invites you to celebrate this holiday season at the home and farm of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower. Tis the season to be jolly as the Eisenhower home will be decorated for Christmas, Friday, November 29, through December 31, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/holiday-decorations-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/steve-sims.htm Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:27:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Region 1 Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Steven Sims as the new permanent superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site in Pennsylvania. He will begin his new assignment in late January. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/steve-sims.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/super-steve-sims.htm Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:19:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Region 1 Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Steven Sims as the new permanent superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site in Pennsylvania. He will begin his new assignment in late January. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/super-steve-sims.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2020-summer-internships.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2019 01:09:00 EST Thanks in part to the generous sponsorship of the Dwight David Eisenhower Society, Eisenhower National Historic Site is pleased to announce its annual call for applications to intern for the summer of 2020. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2020-summer-internships.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/electric-bicycles.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2019 04:47:00 EST Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are appearing in national parks with greater frequency. E-bikes advance Healthy Parks Healthy People goals to promote parks as a health resource by supporting a healthy park experience that is accessible, desirable, and relatable to people of all abilities, and by minimizing human impact through the expansion of active transportation options in parks. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/electric-bicycles.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwii-2019-speakers.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2019 03:19:00 EST On September 21 and 22, the National Park Service will sponsor its annual World War II living history weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site. The public is invited to tour World War II encampments of over 500 living historians portraying Allied and Axis troops. The weekend also features a speaker’s tent where historians will discuss a wide variety of World War II topics. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwii-2019-speakers.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/19-20-deer-management.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2019 04:45:00 EST From October 2019 through March 2020, the National Park Service (NPS) will continue managing white-tailed deer at Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Gettysburg and Eisenhower national parks are reducing the number of deer in the parks directly by shooting. All venison will once again be donated to Gettysburg area food banks. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/19-20-deer-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwii-2019.htm Sat, 24 Aug 2019 05:52:00 EST The 2019 World War II weekend schedule of events has been announced. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwii-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/show-barn-reopens.htm Tue, 06 Aug 2019 03:16:00 EST The Eisenhower Show Barn, located on Farm 2 of Eisenhower National Historic Site has reopened the public. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/show-barn-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/show-barn-closed.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2019 01:00:00 EST The National Park Service has announced due to on-going preservation work that the Eisenhower Show Barn will be closed to the public until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/show-barn-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/space-day.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2019 01:00:00 EST Join the park staff at Eisenhower NHS for our second family day of the summer on Saturday July 20. Youth (ages 6 to 12) can ride the shuttle bus for free. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/space-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2019-family-days.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2019 02:00:00 EST This summer, on June 15, July 20, and August 17, youth (ages 6 to 12) can ride the shuttle bus to Eisenhower National Historic Site for free. Special family activities will be offered each day in addition to the park’s regularly scheduled programming. The park’s new junior ranger activity guide will be available for families to work on and earn their junior ranger badges as well. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2019-family-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/tourism-benefits-2018.htm Fri, 31 May 2019 03:10:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 992,025 visitors to Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site in 2018 spent $64 million in communities near the two parks. That spending supported 812 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $87.5 million. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/tourism-benefits-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/letterkenny-cannon-carriages.htm Thu, 23 May 2019 02:03:00 EST Three members of the Gettysburg National Military Park staff proudly delivered two reproduction cannon carriages to the Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) on May 21, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/letterkenny-cannon-carriages.htm https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2019-summer-programs.htm Wed, 22 May 2019 03:00:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park’s free summer interpretive program series begins runs from June 8 to August 11, 2019 and offers visitors a chance to learn about the people and places that made history during the Battle of Gettysburg. https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/news/2019-summer-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/jared-frederick-d-day-book.htm Fri, 17 May 2019 04:30:00 EST In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Historian Jared Frederick will speak about his new book on the Normandy invasion on June 1, 2019, at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/jared-frederick-d-day-book.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/d-day-75.htm Wed, 15 May 2019 03:00:00 EST To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the 1944 “D-Day” Normandy landings, commanded by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the National Park Service is excited to announce special ranger programs and talks throughout the week of June 1–8, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/d-day-75.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/volunteer-senior-rangers-2019.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:00:00 EST On Thursday, May 2, from 9 am to 3 pm, volunteers are needed for the annual cleaning and preservation of President Eisenhower’s farm equipment and vehicles. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/volunteer-senior-rangers-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/new-program-lead.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2019 04:00:00 EST Jacob Dinkelaker has been selected to serve as the Eisenhower National Historic Site Interpretation Program Lead. The Interpretation Program Lead will be responsible for the shaping and guiding of the interpretive and education programs at the site. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/new-program-lead.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2018-president-s-day.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2019 04:54:00 EST On February 18, the Eisenhower National Historic Site will be offering free tours of the historic Eisenhower home to mark President’s Day. Tours of the home will be offered at 10 am and 2 pm, and will begin at the Eisenhower Reception Center. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2018-president-s-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/holiday-decorations-2018.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2018 03:30:00 EST The Eisenhower home will be decorated for Christmas, December 1 through 31, 2018. The celebration includes a holiday reception on Saturday, December 8, complete with cider and cookies courtesy of Gettysburg Tours, Inc. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/holiday-decorations-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/canceled-wwii-weekend-2018.htm Tue, 11 Sep 2018 05:03:00 EST Due to the rainfall the site has experienced over the weekend and the forecast for more wet weather due to Hurricane Florence, the 2018 World War II Weekend living history encampment and USO dance have been canceled. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/canceled-wwii-weekend-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwii-weekend-2018.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2018 05:20:00 EST UPDATE, September 10, 2018: Due to poor conditions at the site and the future forecast of additional wet weather, the 2018 WWII Weekend living history camp and USO Dance have been canceled. The speakers, including veterans and authors, have been moved to the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wwii-weekend-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/great-war-weekend.htm Thu, 19 Jul 2018 06:03:00 EST On July 28 and 29, the National Park Service will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Camp Colt, the World War I tank training camp on the grounds of the Gettysburg battlefield, as well as the 100th anniversary of U.S. involvement in World War I. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/great-war-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/summer-programs-2018.htm Wed, 30 May 2018 09:29:00 EST Visits by world leaders to President Eisenhower’s Gettysburg farm, the President’s Secret Service protection, his WWI experiences in the Tank Corps, the D-Day invasion and more are the focus of National Park Service programs at Eisenhower National Historic Site this summer. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/summer-programs-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/spring-visitation.htm Thu, 22 Feb 2018 04:02:00 EST The Eisenhower National Historic Site will be changing to its spring operating hours starting March 2. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/spring-visitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/eisenhower-home-decorated-for-the-2017-holidays.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2017 06:31:00 EST The National Park Service at the Eisenhower National Historic Site and the Gettysburg Foundation invite you to celebrate this holiday season at the home and farm of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower. The Eisenhower home will be decorated for Christmas, December 1 through 31, 2017. The celebration includes a holiday reception on Saturday, December 9, complete with cider and cookies courtesy of Gettysburg Tours, Inc. The Eisenhower nativity dioramas, exhibited in the East Room of the White House during his presidency, will be on display in the lobby of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/eisenhower-home-decorated-for-the-2017-holidays.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2017-wwii-weekend.htm Thu, 31 Aug 2017 06:58:00 EST On September 16 and 17, the National Park Service will sponsor its 21st annual World War II living history weekend at the Eisenhower National Historic Site. The public is invited to tour World War II encampments of over 700 living historians portraying Allied and German troops. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2017-wwii-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/great-war-2017.htm Wed, 05 Jul 2017 12:16:00 EST This Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9, the National Park Service will commemorate the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into the Great War in 1917. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/great-war-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/d-day-encampment.htm Thu, 25 May 2017 08:28:00 EST A small encampment of WWII living historians portraying units that landed on the Normandy Beaches on D-Day will be set up at the Eisenhower National Historic Site June 3, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome to stroll through the camp and talk informally with the living historians. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/d-day-encampment.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/limo.htm Fri, 19 May 2017 11:25:00 EST President Eisenhower’s 1955 Chrysler Crown Imperial Derham limousine will be featured as part of Gettysburg’s Memorial Day Parade May 29 beginning at 2 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/limo.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2017-programs.htm Wed, 17 May 2017 12:15:00 EST Visits by world leaders to the President’s Gettysburg farm, the President’s Secret Service protection, his WWI experiences in the Tank Corps, the D-Day invasion and more are the focus of National Park Service programs at Eisenhower National Historic Site this summer. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2017-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/the-holidays-2016.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2016 06:27:00 EST Eisenhower National Historic Site and the Gettysburg Foundation invite you to celebrate this holiday season at the home and farm of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower. The National Park Service decorates the Eisenhower home for Christmas, December 1 through 31, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/the-holidays-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2016-wwii-weekend.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:20:00 EST On September 17 and 18, the National Park Service will sponsor a World War II living history weekend at the Eisenhower National Historic Site. See authentic recreations of Allied and German army camps, complete with original World War II vehicles. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2016-wwii-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2015-wwii-weekend.htm Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:54:00 EST On September 17 and 18, the National Park Service will sponsor a World War II living history weekend at the Eisenhower National Historic Site. Several hundred living history enthusiasts from over 50 organizations will portray military personnel from the European Theater in 1944. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2015-wwii-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ttr-grant.htm Fri, 20 May 2016 04:48:00 EST Students from McKinley School in York, PA are visiting a President’s home for the first time. Their visit to Eisenhower National Historic Site, as well as those by 18 other City of York 5th and 8th grade classes, is made possible by a generous “Ticket to Ride” grant from the National Park Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ttr-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/blackhawks.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:07:00 EST Visitors to Eisenhower National Historic Site will have a special opportunity to get up close to a pair of UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters of the New Jersey Army National Guard on April 22. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/blackhawks.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/new-education-programs.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2016 08:49:00 EST The National Park Service is offering new education programs at Eisenhower National Historical Site this year. Dates are available now for students from grades 3 through 12 to learn about conflict, leadership, and history onsite or off-site. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/new-education-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ikexmas2105.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2015 03:42:00 EST The National Park Service at the Eisenhower National Historic Site and the Gettysburg Foundation invite you to celebrate this holiday season at the home and farm of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower. The Eisenhower home will be decorated for Christmas, December 1 through 31, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ikexmas2105.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/new-school-programs.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2015 07:44:00 EST Visitors to the Education Planning Tools section of the park’s website at www.nps.gov/gett will discover a range of field trip activities, outreach and distance learning opportunities, and professional development for teachers and administrators. Reservation request forms are now being accepting for all of the 2015-2016 offerings. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/new-school-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/every-kid.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:26:00 EST The David Wills House at Gettysburg National Military Park and the Eisenhower National Historic Site invite all 4th grade students to visit for free, as part of the White House's new "Every Kid in a Park" program. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/every-kid.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/end-of-wwii.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2015 09:09:00 EST On August 16, at 10 a.m., the National Park Service, the Eisenhower Society and the Gettysburg Foundation invite the public to attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Soldiers’ National Cemetery at Gettysburg National Military Park to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/end-of-wwii.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wilson.htm Fri, 10 Jul 2015 05:27:00 EST Ahna M. Wilson has been selected to fill a new position as site manager for Eisenhower National Historic Site (EISE). She is currently historian/cultural resource manager for the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park based in Hagerstown, Maryland. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/wilson.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/programs-2015.htm Tue, 26 May 2015 08:36:00 EST Visits by world leaders to the President’s Gettysburg farm, the President’s Secret Service protection, his WWI experiences in the Tank Corps, the D-Day invasion and more are the focus of National Park Service programs at Eisenhower National Historic Site this summer. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/programs-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/exploration-of-1950s-cold-war-america.htm Mon, 04 May 2015 04:32:00 EST Teachers as well as those who simply love history are invited to attend the 18th annual Eisenhower Academy held at historic Gettysburg College July 26 –31. The Academy offers a unique opportunity to explore and assess 1950s Cold War America and the Eisenhower presidency. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/exploration-of-1950s-cold-war-america.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/york-grant.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2015 04:11:00 EST Thanks to a generous “Ticket to Ride” grant from the National Park Foundation and Disney, students from the City of York (Pa.) School District will have an opportunity to visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site this spring. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/york-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/world-war-i.htm Wed, 08 Apr 2015 12:02:00 EST The National Park Service at Eisenhower National Historic Site will commemorate the centennial of the First World War with a World War I Day on Saturday, May 9. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/world-war-i.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/volunteers-needed.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2015 11:45:00 EST On Thursday, May 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., volunteers are needed for the annual cleaning and preservation of Eisenhower's farm equipment and cars. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/volunteers-needed.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/national-park-week.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:36:00 EST Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site join parks, programs and partners across the country to encourage people to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/service-award.htm Tue, 30 Dec 2014 06:34:00 EST The U.S. Department of the Interior recently recognized Carol Hegeman, Supervisory Historian, Eisenhower National Historic Site for superior service. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/service-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/eisenhower-facelift.htm Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:18:00 EST The National Park Service is repainting the interior of the presidential home at Eisenhower National Historic Site beginning January 6. The project will repaint six rooms and all interior hallways of the 16-room house, including the living room, front hall, master bedroom, general’s room, sitting room and office. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/eisenhower-facelift.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/eisenhowers-xmas.htm Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:44:00 EST Celebrate this holiday season at the home and farm of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower and see the Eisenhower family’s decorations on display from December 1 through 31. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/eisenhowers-xmas.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/summer-programs.htm Wed, 14 May 2014 10:25:00 EST Stories about the prominent world leaders of the Cold War era, President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s frustrations playing golf, his Secret Service protection, and much more are the focus of National Park Service programs at Eisenhower National Historic Site this summer. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/summer-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/men-of-d-day.htm Tue, 13 May 2014 10:17:00 EST On Saturday, June 7, the National Park Service at the Eisenhower National Historic Site will commemorate the anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy, France. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/men-of-d-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/hs-volunteers.htm Thu, 01 May 2014 11:46:00 EST The Eisenhower National Historic Site is seeking students interested in volunteering with the site’s Junior Secret Service Program. The students will serve as the Agent-in-Charge to assist children ages 7-12 and their families in completing the site’s Junior Secret Service Program. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/hs-volunteers.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/mamie-tea.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:13:00 EST Mamie Eisenhower said she and Ike had lived in 37 different homes during their married life. Learn the story of this general’s wife and first lady on May 17 when the National Park Service at Eisenhower National Historic Site features the dramatic program, Mamie Remembers Gettysburg. The site will also host a 1950s Fashion Show, provide a close-up look at the Eisenhowers’ cars and host a high tea sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/mamie-tea.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/senior-rangers.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:25:00 EST In preparation for the busy summer in Gettysburg, the staff of the Eisenhower National Historic Site and the Adams County Office for Aging invites active, older citizens to participate in the Volunteer Senior Ranger Corps. On May 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. volunteers are needed for the annual cleaning and preservation of Eisenhower’s farm equipment and cars. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/senior-rangers.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/junior-day.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:18:00 EST For National Junior Ranger Day on April 26 the National Park Service is inviting younger visitors to Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site for special activities. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/junior-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ike-christmas.htm Wed, 27 Nov 2013 07:10:00 EST The staff and volunteers at Eisenhower National Historic Site are welcoming the public to celebrate this holiday season at the home and farm of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower. The Eisenhower home will be decorated for Christmas, December 1 through 31, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ike-christmas.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/mrs-doud-room.htm Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:05:00 EST President Eisenhower got along famously with his mother-in-law, Elivera Carlson Doud. Now for the first time visitors to Eisenhower National Historic Site can see Mrs. Doud’s bedroom as part of the Eisenhower Home tour. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/mrs-doud-room.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2013-wwii-weekend.htm Thu, 05 Sep 2013 07:29:00 EST On September 21 and 22, the National Park Service will sponsor a World War II living history weekend at the Eisenhower National Historic Site. See authentic recreations of Allied and German army camps, complete with original World War II vehicles. Several hundred living history enthusiasts from over 40 organizations will portray military personnel from the European Theater in 1944. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2013-wwii-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/metz-donation.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2013 09:24:00 EST The annual Eisenhower World War II Weekend will go on as scheduled on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2013 thanks to a generous donation from Thomas E. and Florence B. Metz. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/metz-donation.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2013-ike-academy.htm Tue, 09 Jul 2013 06:37:00 EST The Eisenhower Academy: An Institute for Teachers and those who love history presents a week-long exploration and assessment of 1950s Cold War America. This year’s 16th annual Academy will be held from July 14 through July 19 at Gettysburg College and focuses on the Eisenhower presidency, including the policies, events, crises, and the life-style of 1950s America. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/2013-ike-academy.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ike-summer-programs.htm Fri, 31 May 2013 07:13:00 EST Stories about the prominent world leaders of the Cold War era, President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s frustrations playing golf, his secret service protection, and much more are the focus of National Park Service programs at the Eisenhower National Historic Site this summer. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ike-summer-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/men-of-dday.htm Tue, 28 May 2013 06:21:00 EST On June 8 and 9, the National Park Service at the Eisenhower National Historic Site will commemorate the anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy, France. Eisenhower and the soldiers who made the landings will be remembered in a special program by park rangers, Eisenhower and the Men of D-Day. A small living history encampment will also be set up at the Eisenhower Site. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/men-of-dday.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/sudent-volunterrs.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 09:17:00 EST The Eisenhower National Historic Site is seeking students interested in volunteering with the site’s Junior Secret Service Agent program. The students will serve as the Agent-in-Charge to assist children ages 7-12 and their families in completing the site’s Junior Secret Service Agent program. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/sudent-volunterrs.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ticket-to-ride-grant.htm Fri, 03 May 2013 07:52:00 EST Thanks to a generous grant from the National Park Foundation and Disney, students from the City of York School District will have an opportunity to visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site. The Eisenhower Site was just awarded a Ticket To Ride grant that will pay for the travel expenses to transport the students to President Eisenhower’s farm in Gettysburg. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ticket-to-ride-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/mamie-and-1950s-fashions.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:49:00 EST Mamie Eisenhower said she and Ike had lived in 37 different homes during their married life. Learn the story of this general’s wife and first lady on Saturday, May 11 when the National Park Service at Eisenhower National Historic Site features the dramatic program, Mamie Remembers Gettysburg. The site will also host a 1950s Fashion Show, provide a close-up look at the Eisenhowers’ cars and host an already sold out formal tea. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/mamie-and-1950s-fashions.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ike-collection-book.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:16:00 EST You can tell much about a person by their possessions. That is definitely true of Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie. Some of the many possessions they amassed in their 53 years of married life are now featured in a book, Eisenhower National Historic Site Museum Collections. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ike-collection-book.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/eisenhower-farms-sign.htm Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:39:00 EST Gloria Hartley, wife of President Eisenhower's head herdsman Robert Hartley, donates Eisenhower Farms sign to Eisenhower NHS. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/eisenhower-farms-sign.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ike-xmas.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:07:00 EST The National Park Service at the Eisenhower National Historic Site is inviting the public to celebrate this holiday season at the home and farm of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower. The Eisenhower home will be decorated for Christmas, December 1 through 31, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/ike-xmas.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/greens-mower-donation.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 07:07:00 EST Bill Aldrich, of Gettysburg, donated a greens mower to Eisenhower National Historic Site to help care for Ike’s putting green. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/greens-mower-donation.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/celebrating-junior-ranger-day.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:28:00 EST Children can help us celebrate National Junior Ranger Day by participating in the Junior Secret Service Agent Program. Earn a Junior Agent badge and certificate and Junior Ranger Day patch. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/celebrating-junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/volunteer-senior-rangers.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:25:00 EST On Thursday, May 3th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. volunteers are needed for the annual cleaning and preservation of Eisenhower's farm equipment and cars. https://www.nps.gov/eise/learn/news/volunteer-senior-rangers.htm