Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument PA
Lat, Long: 40.2094, -77.17971
Designation: National Monument
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.
Weather:
Winter: Generally, cooler weather starts in September. The first snowfall often occurs in mid-October and can extend through mid-April. Spring: During the spring months, temperatures typically range from the 50s-70s. Summer: June through August are seasonably warm with high humidity and temperatures in the 80s and 90s. Fall: Generally, cooler weather starts in September. The first snowfall occurs in mid-October and can extend through mid-April.
Directions:
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.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
870 Jim Thorpe Road
Carlisle Barracks, US, 17013
Phone: 717-585-5135
Email: asknps@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entry is free
