Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Pennsylvania
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 Directions
From 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 Barracks’ security checkpoint. Use the left-most lane to be directed to the Visitor Center to check in.
Images
The campus of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, as seen in 1909.
Credit: US Army/Dickinson College
The location of the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School, as seen today.
Credit: US Army
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Jun 1
Sunny
High: 79.9°F | Low: 54°F
Humidity: 45%
Wind: 11 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 8.2
Sunrise: 05:41 AM
Sunset: 08:31 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 55.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Jun 2
Patchy rain nearby
High: 71.3°F | Low: 45.6°F
Humidity: 70%
Wind: 6.3 mph
Rain Chance: 73%
UV Index: 7.2
Sunrise: 05:40 AM
Sunset: 08:32 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (90%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 52.4°F
Cloud Cover: 73%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Jun 3
Sunny
High: 75.2°F | Low: 48.1°F
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 9.6 mph
Rain Chance: 1%
UV Index: 8.5
Sunrise: 05:40 AM
Sunset: 08:33 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (83%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 54.3°F
Cloud Cover: 1%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
870 Jim Thorpe Road
Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013
🏤 Mailing Address:
National Park Service, Interior Region 1; North Atlantic – Appalachian
1234 Market Street, 20th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
📞 Voice Phone: 717-585-5135
✉️ Email: asknps@nps.gov