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About the 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.
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Self-Guided Tours
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument Self-Guided Tour
A walking tour of the grounds of Carlisle Federal Indian Board School National Monument.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
From 1-76 take Exit 226 or from I-80 take exit 52 onto US-11 towards Carlisle. Turn left on Harmony Road. Turn right on Claremont Road. Turn left on Jim Thorpe & Claremont roads towards Carlisle Barracks’ security checkpoint. Use the left-most lane to be directed to the Visitor Center to check in.
Park Amenities
Operating Hours
Carlisle Barracks Visitor Center
Standard hours and days are subject to change on short notice. The park is not accessible on weekends and federal holidays.
- Monday7:00AM - 3:00PM
- Tuesday7:00AM - 3:00PM
- Wednesday7:00AM - 3:00PM
- Thursday7:00AM - 3:00PM
- Friday7:00AM - 3:00PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Photos
Campus with large buildings, trees, and walkways
When to Go
Crowd CalendarPlan your trip around peak seasons to avoid crowds or embrace the energy of the busy months. Our crowd predictions are based on historical NPS Visitor Use Statistics.
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Best Time
May-September
Trip Length
1 day
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