The campus of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, as seen in 1909.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument · PA
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.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesImportant Visitor Information – Screening Process in Effect
Hours Exceptions
NoteMemorial Day; Juneteenth National Independence Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; New Year's Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Washington's Birthday
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Park Name
InfoCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoPA
cibs_superintendent@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoStandard hours and days are subject to change on short notice. The park is not accessible on weekends and federal holidays.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Weather Info
InfoWinter: 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 f
Getting There
InfoFrom 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 Barra
GPS Coordinates
Info40.2094° N, -77.1797° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website