Last updated: December 8, 2022
Thing to Do
Holiday Tours of the Eisenhower Home
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Catch the holiday spirit at Eisenhower National Historic Site! During the month of December, the Eisenhower Home is decorated in its Christmas finery. Mamie's Christmas china is on the table. The tree is in the living room. Watch out for the mistletoe!
Tours begin at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.
Shuttles will run on the following days and times:
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Thursday, December 1: 11 AM and 2 PM
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Friday, December 2: 11 AM and 2 PM
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Saturday, December 3: 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, and 2 PM
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Sunday, December 4: 11 AM and 2 PM
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Thursday, December 8: 11 AM and 2 PM
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Friday, December 9: 11 AM and 2 PM
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Saturday, December 10: 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, and 2 PM
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Sunday, December 11: 11 AM and 2 PM
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Thursday, December 15: 11 AM and 2 PM
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Friday, December 16: 11 AM and 2 PM
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Saturday, December 17: 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, and 2 PM
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Sunday, December 18: 11 AM and 2 PM
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Thursday, December 29: 11 AM and 2 PM
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Friday, December 30: 11 AM and 2 PM
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Saturday, December 31: 11 AM and 12 PM
Fees for the Eisenhower shuttle are $9 for adults and $5 for youth. To purchase shuttle tickets or for group reservations, contact the Gettysburg Foundation ticket office at 877-874-2478 or by visiting their website.
No shuttle service or house tours will be offered Mondays through Wednesdays in December. The grounds will remain open on those days sunrise to sunset with limited public parking available on-site. Visitors are advised to follow signs on-site for visitor parking, which is very limited. Winter weather conditions may impact parking availability on these days.
Details
Duration
50-90 Minutes
The tour (including the shuttle from the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center) lasts about an hour.
Activity
Guided Tours
During the month of December the Eisenhower Home is decorated for the holidays. Limited tour times and dates are available. Tours start at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center. Visitors will travel via shuttle to the site where a Park Ranger will provide an introduction and access to the home. The home is decorated to reflect the Christmas spirit of Mamie Eisenhower.
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not permitted on Eisenhower shuttle or in the Eisenhower Home.
Service animals are always welcome.
Service animals are always welcome.
Activity Fee
Yes
Fees for the Eisenhower shuttle are $9 for adults and $5 for youth.
Location
Eisenhower Home
Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Adjacent to the Gettysburg battlefield, the farm served the president and first lady as a weekend retreat and as a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mountain, it was a respite from Washington, DC, and a backdrop for efforts to reduce Cold War tensions.
During the month of December the Eisenhower Home is decorated for the holidays. Limited tour times and dates are available.
During the month of December the Eisenhower Home is decorated for the holidays. Limited tour times and dates are available.
Reservations
Yes
To purchase shuttle tickets or for group reservations, contact the Gettysburg Foundation ticket office at 877-874-2478 or by visiting their website.
Season
Winter
The holiday tours are only available during the month of December.
Time of Day
Day
For a full listing of tour times and dates visit the park website.
Accessibility Information
Only the first floor of the Eisenhower Home is accessible via wheelchair. All holiday decorations are located on the first floor of the home.
The second floor of the home is accessible via stairs or the 3-D tour on the park website.
The second floor of the home is accessible via stairs or the 3-D tour on the park website.