Eisenhower National Historic Site

Mamie Eisenhower's rose garden.

NPS Photo

 

Ike, Gettysburg, and the Cold War

Eisenhower National Historic Site is the home and farm of General and 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 D.C. and a backdrop for efforts to reduce Cold War tensions.

Operating Hours

Daily schedule

Site hours are thirty minutes before sunrise to thirty minutes after sunset.

Tours

Spring 2023 House Tour Programs

Regularly scheduled tours of the Eisenhower home will take place in the Spring of 2023, beginning our 2023 program schedule. Visitors may drive directly to Eisenhower National Historic Site and follow signs for on-site parking. All house tours and ranger programs are free of charge.

April 2023 House Tours

• Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
• House tours take place at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm.
• House tours are first-come, first-served, and limited to 40 visitors per tour. Meet the ranger in front of the Eisenhower home.

May 2023 House Tours

• Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
• House tours take place at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm
• House tours are first-come, first-served, and limited to 40 visitors per tour. Meet the ranger in front of the Eisenhower home.

 

Summer 2023 House Tour Programs

Regularly scheduled tours of the Eisenhower home will continue in our summer 2023 season. Visitors may drive directly to Eisenhower National Historic Site and follow signs for on-site parking. All house tours and ranger programs are free of charge.

Note: this schedule is subject to change. Additional summer ranger programming will be announced in May 2023.

June 1 through August 13

• Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays
• 9:30 am--Ranger Guided walking tour of the grounds of Eisenhower National Historic Site. Meet the ranger in front of the Eisenhower home. Note: this program does not include a tour of the Eisenhower home.
• House tours will take place at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. House tours are first-come, first served, and limited to 40 visitors per tour. Meet the ranger in front of the Eisenhower home.

Exhibits and Videos

Visit the Eisenhower NHS web page to experience 3D tours and virtual tours of the house and grounds.

Visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site Website

Visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site website to learn more about the Eisenhowers and how they used their Gettysburg address to host foreign dignitaries and family and friends in the only home they ever owned.