Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School 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.
About 1.5 hours from Baltimore by car.
Alerts
- InformationImportant 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.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument is a new national park located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The national monument is within an active military installation, the US Army’s Carlisle Barracks, which includes the current home of the US Army War College. There are no visitor services at this time.
Hours
| Carlisle Barracks Visitor Center | Varies by day ▾
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Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
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| Standard hoursNow |
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| Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day | Closed |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day | Closed |
| Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Closed |
| Feb 15, 2027Washington's Birthday | Closed |
| May 31, 2027Memorial Day | Closed |
| Jun 19, 2027Juneteenth National Independence Day | Closed |
| Jul 4, 2027Independence Day | Closed |
| Sep 6, 2027Labor Day | Closed |
| Oct 12, 2027Columbus Day | Closed |
No campgrounds, no webcams, no things to do or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
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Interactive map by the National Park Service
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Weather & climate
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.
Questions people ask
Does Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School charge an entrance fee?
No. Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School?
Standard hours are 7:00AM - 3:00PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and it is closed on Sunday and Saturday. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: Important Visitor Information – Screening Process in Effect.
Source: Alerts
Is there cell service at Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
When was Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School established?
1879.
Source: Wikipedia
What is the weather like at Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School?
Winter: Generally, cooler weather starts in September. The first snowfall often occurs in mid-October and can extend through mid-April.
Source: Weather & climate
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