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Title Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School
Park Code cibs
Description 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 ...
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Carlisle Bandstand

Gateposts

Hessian Powder Magazine

The oldest building at Carlisle Barracks, the Hessian Powder Magazine was reportedly built by Hessian prisoners of war during the American Revolution.

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Thorpe Hall

Washington Hall

Built in 1884 and named in honor of George Washington, Washington Hall served as the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School hospital.

  • A large white, wooden building with a deck surrounding the first and second floor. A lawn surrounds the building. Stairs lead up to the main door.
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Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument Self-Guided Tour

A walking tour of the grounds of Carlisle Federal Indian Board School National Monument.
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