Eisenhower NHS

                                                                     

Ike, Gettysburg, and the Cold War:

Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Adjacent to the Gettysburg battlefield, the farm served the president and first lady as a weekend retreat and as a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mountain, it was a respite from Washington, DC, and a backdrop for efforts to reduce Cold War tensions. 

12 July 2014

Eisenhower used the quiet setting of the farm to host world leaders and with this rural and relaxed setting he was able shape decisions that would affect generations to come with the leaders that visited here. We took the house tour and had a great tour guide that was very knowable and made this an    enjoyable visit.

03 July 1995

We walked the grounds of the farm but did not tour the house. we will have to make a return trip to take in the house. 

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Our 20th NPS Unit