carlisle barracks

The golf course at Carlisle Barracks is open all year and kept in great condition. Flat parkland course, par 72,it attracts a lot of walking golfers rather than carts. Equipment in the pro's shop is not subject to sales tax which is a saving on other outlets.

Wonderful educational opportunity for young and old alike. The museum affords one the opportunity to gain an appreciation for the dedication and sacrifice of those who are willing to put their lives on the line to protect our liberty.

Plenty of parking and places to visit. The hessian guardhouse was really nice to view especially if you're into colonial history. Watch your speed as you are on a base. Was very nice to enjoy getting to visit the carlisle indian school location as it was located here and the cemetary is at the back gate. Well maintained end and very special attraction.

We first drove through Carlisle town before going onto the base. It is truly a historic with many stone houses built in the 1800s. We then drove into Carlisle Barracks. There are also some very old houses around the post. We looked inside the Hessian Powder Magazine, built in 1777. Jim Thorpe and other Indian children attended school there. I was touched by all the history of the post's past. We then drove over to the U.S. Army Education & Heritage Center and walked the one-mile outdoor display. Amazing. There was a trench system from World War I, a concrete bunker from World War II, a base camp from Vietnam, and several pieces of military equipment sprinkled around the area to include different kinds of tanks, civil war buildings, a helicopters. We thoroughly enjoyed the walk down memory lane.

I enjoyed the many historical displays, statues and places on the little post. The Hessian Magazine is a nice building and all the history of the Indian School are fascinating.

This small Army post has lots to offer history buffs...George Washington had a powder magazine built here for the Revolutionary War, JEB Stuart shelled the post during the Civil War (he was supposed to be at Gettysbug giving Lee the cavalry he needed), Pop Warner taught kids how to play football and Jim Thorpe attended the Indian School here. This place is scenic, full of history and the neighboring Army Heritage and Education Center (AHEC) is fantastic.

If in the neighborhood, visit the post and walk around and take in the history. It is small and flat and historic buildings have placards that detail their history. Carlisle was once an Indian School and the famous football player Jim Thorp attended school here.

Spring Carlisle show event was great this year, especially with the nice weather. Plenty of cars for sell. A little crowded, but a very good experience

Spent five years on the War Collage staff - visit every time we visit Carlisle. There is a lot of history being Jim Thorps college and at the time Indian College. You have the smartest people in the military based there. Loved every minute I served the Collage.

On April 9, 2013 I golfed at the Carlisle Barracks Golf Club ($18 for 18 holes) that welcomes the public. For the red tees, CR:68.6/slope:113. It is easy to walk the flat course with a pull cart in 3 to 4 hours. I used a new club pull cart ($4 for 18 holes) with nice areas for sweater/purse, balls, drink, etc. A riding cart is $13 for 18 holes on hot summer days. Although the rather plain course had recently been aerated, the fairways and greens were in good shape - better condition than expensive landscaped golf courses I played in March in Florida and Georgia. There was cold drinking water on the course and well maintained ball washers. I golfed with the Tuesday morning ladies league that welcomes the public: just sign up with the pro shop (717 243 3262) for a T-time each Tuesday you want to golf. The course also has a practice area; a LPGA for lessons; and a snack area for lunch.

Not much there. Small PX, Ok sized commsery and a ATM. A small subway inside the PX but not a whole lot more. Did not spend much time on the base.

This is also the original Indian School where Jim Thorpe was educated. The Barracks date back to the 1700's and at least one building of that era remains. Today it is the site of the War College.

Attended a wedding reception here and had a great time.The facilty is clean,and the staff was eager to serve and provided great customer service.Food was good, as well as the bar.Interesting place, with a lot of history.Securty check in was part painless, just have your photo ID ready, and be patient as they need to do their job.All in all, a nice place to visit.

From the French and Indian War to a former Revolutionary war post, once the home to the Carlisle Indian School and the continuing home to the Army War College since 1901, this little barracks has a ton of history attached- from Benjamin Franklin to Jim Thorpe's outstanding athletic development under coach Pop Warner, to graduating Dwight D Eisenhower and Omar Bradley from the War College. It's a beautiful barracks with a very storied history worth a visit. While in the area visit Army Heritage and Education Center nearby - it's a gem!

Great Socializing (Meeting People in Commisary and PX I don't even know and we talk like lost friends}