We envision a future where Carlisle, Pennsylvania, includes a permanent place to honor the legacy of the thousands of Native children who attended Carlisle Indian Industrial School. We seek to tell the full story—the tragedy and the triumph—of the boarding school era and its impact on generations of Native peoples. That story begins with Carlisle, the first government-run boarding school for Native students. 

Our goal is to build a museum and heritage center near the original school site to share the far-reaching impact of Carlisle on our past, our present, and our future. The close proximity of this heritage center to the original school site will allow for joint tours of the Carlisle Barracks in conjunction with the U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center. 

Visitors to our future heritage center will be immersed in the stories of students, be able to tour the school grounds, and learn about the wide-reaching impact of Carlisle students in the areas of athletics, art, music, military, and more. 

To make this vision a reality, we need your help. Make a donation today to support our efforts to build a heritage center and museum in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.