Eisenhower NHS

The Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the home of famed U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie. The couple bought the farm in 1950 and used it as a weekend retreat and meeting place for world leaders during his time as President from 1953-1961. The grounds cover 690 acres just outside of Gettysburg and features the President's home, a guesthouse, a putting green, and a cattle barn as well as several other outbuildings. Visitors to the site can take a ranger-led tour of the home and farm or explore the grounds on their own. Admission to the site includes access to an audio tour of the home as well as a museum located in one of the outbuildings. The museum features exhibits on the life and Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower as well as temporary exhibitions related to his life and times.