Education

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Society’s grant program allows others to promote knowledge and understanding of the accomplishments of General and President Eisenhower.  Examples of some of the grants given are:

  • Funds to support the 80th Anniversary of D-Day Symposium held in partnership with the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College. For photos of the event, click here.
  • Funds to support the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II Film Fest including a brunch and panel with historians discussing the Eisenhower and the end of World War II.
  • Funds to support the Dwight D. Eisenhower Senior Self-Improvement Award to recognize 30 at-risk students, five each from the six local school districts, who have improved themselves in the areas of academics, attendance, attitude, behavior and school/community activities.
  • Funds to support exhibit planning, development and fabrication of exhibits about the Eisenhowers at the Adams County Historical Society’s “Beyond the Battle” Museum.
  • Funds to support the development of a “Guide to the Collection” for Eisenhower materials at the Adams County Historical Society, in Gettysburg, PA. This will allow researcher to more easily use these Eisenhower archival materials.
  • Funds to enhance the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College’s programming on public policy issues, and leadership as exemplified by Eisenhower.
  • Funds to develop an exhibit at the World Wai II American Experience Museum on “Eisenhower and Camp Colt,” the U.S. Army’s first Tank Training Center and 27 year-old Eisenhower’s first independent command.
  • Funds to support the development of film and teaching modules by Contemporary Learning Systems for “The Eisenhower Era 1941-1961” education project.
  • Funds for production of the documentary, Ike: The Making of an American Hero 1941-1945.
Project Quick Links
Symposium Videos

80th Anniversary of D-Day Symposium

Some previous Dwight D. Eisenhower Senior Self-Improvement Award winners

Some previous Dwight D. Eisenhower Senior Self-Improvement Award winners

Brooklyn, Alexandre and Dakota pose with Carol to receive their intern stipend checks.

Brooklyn, Alexandre and Dakota pose with Carol to receive their intern stipend checks.

Kierstyn gives a tour.

Kierstyn gives a tour.

Mary shares the story of World War II translation guides for soldiers.

Mary shares the story of World War II translation guides for soldiers.

Students role play aspects of Eisenhower's life at Molding of a Leader program

Students role play aspects of Eisenhower’s life at Molding of a Leader program

City of York Students Visit the World War II Museum

City of York Students Visit the World War II Museum

City of York Students Explore Toys at the World War II Museum

City of York Students Explore Toys at the World War II Museum

City of York Students Learn about the Slinky at the World War II Museum

City of York Students Learn about the Slinky at the World War II Museum

They Typed on That? City of York Students Learn about Home Front Life at the World War II Museum.

They Typed on That? City of York Students Learn about Home Front Life at the World War II Museum.

A View of the Eisenhower Exhibit at the Beyond the Battle Museum

A View of the Eisenhower Exhibit at the Beyond the Battle Museum

The Newest Eisenhower Exhibit Features Recently Donated Artifacts from the Eisenhower Family

The Newest Eisenhower Exhibit Features Recently Donated Artifacts from the Eisenhower Family

Ike and Mamie Registered to Vote in Gettysburg in 1956.

Ike and Mamie Registered to Vote in Gettysburg in 1956.

Another View of the Eisenhower Exhibit at the Beyond the Battle Museum.

Another View of the Eisenhower Exhibit at the Beyond the Battle Museum.

The Eisenhower Society has supported many projects at the Eisenhower National Historic Site including:

  • Stipends for five interns each summer. Four interns present talks and tours about Eisenhower’s life and work to visitors; one intern assists the curator with the care and cataloging of artifacts.
  • Funds to bring students from the City of York School District, a very low-income school district, to the Eisenhower NHS to participate in eductional programming on Eisenhower’s leadership and life.