Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School NM https://www.nps.gov/cibs/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlisle_Indian_Industrial_School 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 to 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. Throughout its history, over 7,800 children from 140 Native American tribes were enrolled at the school. 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. 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. Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding SchoolThe campus of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, as seen Historic black and white image of a large boarding school campus The campus of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, as seen in 1909. Carlisle Barracks Campus with large buildings, trees, and walkways The location of the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School, as seen today.