Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument · Pennsylvania

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Historic black and white image of a large boarding school campus
Photo: US Army/Dickinson College, via the National Park Service

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    Important Visitor Information – Screening Process in Effect

    This is a new national park within an active military installation, which includes the current home of the US Army War College. There are no visitor services at this time. Please check back in the spring of 2025 for updates.

Hours

Carlisle Barracks Visitor Center

Usual hours: Carlisle Barracks Visitor Center
Monday – Friday7:00AM - 3:00PM
Saturday – SundayClosed

Coming up:

  • Nov 11: Veterans Day (closed)
  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)

Standard hours and days are subject to change on short notice. The park is not accessible on weekends and federal holidays.

About this park

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, and partners to develop resources and share the story of the children, families, and communities impacted by Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School.