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Eisenhower National Historic SiteTheme(s): Presidential Parks | |
Description:
The farm designated Eisenhower National Historic Site is the only place President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower ever called home. In 1950, the Eisenhowers, looking forward to retirement,
purchased the Allen Redding farm adjoining Gettysburg National Military Park. The original 189 acre farm was transformed by stages into the 230 acre country estate of the 34th President of
the United States. During his Presidency, President and Mrs. Eisenhower used the farm as a weekend retreat, a refuge in time of illness, and a comfortable meeting place for world leaders. From 1961 to 1969, it was the Eisenhower's home during a vigorous and active retirement.
In 1967, President and Mrs. Eisenhower deeded their farm to the United States to be administered by the National Park Service as the Eisenhower National Historic Site.
Designations:
Eisenhower National Historic Landmark (April, 1966)
Eisenhower National Historic Site (November 27, 1967)
Accessibility:
The Eisenhower shuttle bus, the first floor of The Eisenhower home, the grounds, and the Reception Center are all accessible.
Activites:
Educational Programs | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Eisenhower National Historic Site
Car:
Visitors arriving from the north and south can use US 15. From the east and west, visitors can use US 30. Shuttle buses to the site depart from the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center, approximately one mile south of Gettysburg on SR 134 (Taneytown Road), and US 15 business route (Steinwehr Avenue).
Due to a lack of on-site parking and space limitations in the
Eisenhower home, visits can only be made by a shuttle bus leaving
from the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center. The Center opens at 8:00 a.m. and the first scheduled shuttle leaves at 9:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased on a first come, first served basis for the next available tour.
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