EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Indigenous history & remembrance
Pennsylvania
Scenic header: Independence Monument as seen from Rim Rock Drive is an icon of the larger national monument. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
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Indigenous history & remembrance

The former Carlisle Indian Industrial School grounds invite learning about the federal boarding-school system, forced assimilation and the experiences of Native children and their families.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Historic school landscape
  • 02Interpretive information
  • 03Remembrance and educational programs

Before you go

This is a newly designated monument on an active Army installation. Confirm visitor access and available interpretation directly before planning a visit.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.