Visit Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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The United States Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, generally known as Carlisle Indian Industrial School, was the flagship Indian boarding school in the United States from its founding in 1879 through 1918. It was based in the historic Carlisle Barracks, which was transferred to the Department of Interior from the War Department for the purpose of establishing the school. More than 7,800 children from 140 Indian tribes were separated from their communities and sent to the school. After the United States entered World War I, however, the school was closed, and the property on which it was located was transferred back for use by the U.S. Department of Defense. The property is now part of the U.S. Army War College, and it was designated a national monument by President Joe Biden in December 2024. Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument will be co-managed by the Army and the National Park Service in consultation with tribes. The site of the historic Carlisle Indian Industrial School is now the U.S. Army War College, at Carlisle Barracks in Carlisle, PA. There are no visitor services at this time. Carlisle Barracks offers a self-guided walking tour of the historic school grounds and lodging accommodations on site. Carlisle Barracks does not charge admission but a driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance are required to enter. Visit the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center website for more information. Download a printable site bulletin to bring with you to learn more about the history of Carlisle Indian Boarding School National Monument. Visit the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center to learn about the history of the US Army. Visit Cumberland County Historical Society’s museum, which has an exhibit on the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. The exhibit collection contains crafts and trades made by the students as well as school materials used by the Native American students in their boarding school life, such as a small CIIS uniform jacket.

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