Of the 119 cities found within the Cumberland County, Carlisle is recognized as the County Seat. Incorporated as a city in 1751, Carlisle was chosen by George Washington to establish the United States Army’s first arsenal and school, largely based on the fact that the area was first occupied by the Confederates. Preserving memories of the Civil War and the Victorian Era, the Carlisle Barracks and United States Army War College has housed many institutions since it was established in 1757, including the first off-reservation school in the United States, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. In existence for more than 39 years, the intention of this school was to assimilate American Indian children into society. Visitors can customize their interaction with Carlisle’s community, eclectic architecture and the 18th and 19th century tavern houses by participating in a half-day, one-day or three-day self-guided tour.