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IKE Onsite

We are so excited that you want to bring your students to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home. 

Follow these easy steps to book an onsite field trip:

⇨ Decide how much time you have available to spend on campus. This will determine whether you book a BASIC or ENHANCED field trip.

⇨ Browse our available IKE Onsite programs below to find the one that’s right for your classroom.

⇨ Choose BOOK NOW to request your preferred date and program.

 

 

MEET IKE

These programs introduce our youngest historians to artifacts and the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

IKE Online 

IKE Express

Educator's Guide

Primary Source Library

Virtual Classroom

Lesson Plans

 

 

CIVICS EDUCATION

These programs are offered throughout the year and can be done separately OR pick any four of them for a three-hour Constitution & Citizenship Day experience.

 

 

ATTIC ARTIFACTS

Americans kept souvenirs of their childhood, lost loved ones, or their time in the war. Many of these artifacts were stored in boxes or trunks and then tucked away in attics, basements, and garages for decades. This series explores sets of artifact-filled boxes to make historical connections to the past.

 

 

IKE'S HOBBIES

Studies have shown that hobbies can make individuals happier and more relaxed. Ike enjoyed several hobbies that helped him balance the enormous stresses of being a world leader.

 

 

HOLOCAUST

The following programs inform students about the Holocaust through primary source documents and the stories of those who witnessed, endured, and rose above the prejudices targeted at them. 

 

 

WORLD WAR II: At home and at battle

 

STEM

These programs engage students through innovative educational programs that combine history and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) topics. Each offers hands-on, cross-curricular learning opportunities through historical and real applications of scientific discoveries and their lasting impact.

 

PRESIDENTIAL DECISIONS

These programs encourage students to take on the role of the President of the United States and make complex decisions based on real situations faced by Dwight D. Eisenhower.  

 

COLD WAR

Students can explore the enduring impact of the Cold War era as they step into the intriguing world of espionage, nuclear tensions, and political complexities. These programs are paired with the temporary Cold War exhbit.