Eisenhower National Historic Site

Eisenhower National Historic Site is a farm property with the family home, cattle barns, and gardens located in Pennsylvania. The grounds spread across approximately 690 acres and include a line of fifty Norway spruce trees, each representing one of the fifty United States.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie purchased the property in 1950, transforming a neglected farm into their permanent home. The estate later became a place where major diplomatic and strategic decisions took shape during and after his presidency.

The farm served as a meeting place where President Eisenhower held conversations with international leaders like Winston Churchill and Nikita Khrushchev. Visitors today can see how this private retreat became a site for diplomatic exchanges.

The site is accessible only by shuttle bus from the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center, so plan your transportation ahead of your visit. Tours run throughout the day and let you walk through the house, barns, and gardens at a comfortable pace.

The property features Eisenhower's personal putting green, a skeet shooting range, and views of South Mountain and the Gettysburg Battlefield below. These personal amenities reveal how he spent leisure time on his rural retreat.

Location: Cumberland Township

Fee: Yes

Phone: +17173389114

Website: https://nps.gov/eise

GPS coordinates: 39.79333,-77.26333

Latest update: December 22, 2025 16:30