A black and white image showing a soldier walking across a road in front of tents and barracks

Camp Colt

Eisenhower National Historic Site

  • Every week on Thursday at 4:00 PM from June 01, 2023 to August 13, 2023
  • Free

In 1918, Captain Dwight D. Eisenhower came to Gettysburg to take command of Camp Colt, a tank training camp on the historic Gettysburg battlefield. Join a park ranger for this free, one hour guided walking tour exploring Camp Colt and how Dwight Eisenhower developed as a young leader in Gettysburg during World War I.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

This program meets at the Ranger Program Begins Here sign in the Gettysburg National Cemetery parking lot, Auto Tour Stop 16.

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Thursday

Dates:

June 01, 2023 to August 13, 2023

Time:

4:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Talk
Tags: eisenhower national historic site, eisenhower, wwi, gettysburg, camp colt