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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesOhioMentorJames A Garfield National Historic Site

James A Garfield National Historic Site

US
National Historic Site·Educational, Peaceful, Historic, Well Preserved
The front porch of James Garfield's home was the scene of the first front porch campaign. The presidential candidate gave patriotic speeches and met with thousands of people who came to which him well during the summer and fall of 1880.
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The Visitor Center occupies the original carriage house, built in 1894.
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A friendly greeting awaits visitors who enter the Visitor Center. This historic building, constructed in 1894, serves as bookstore, exhibit gallery and auditorium where the park film is shown. Tickets for tours of the Garfield home are also available her
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Thousands to visitors came to this front porch to hear presidential candidate James A. Garfield speak in 1880.
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Mrs. Garfield constructed a beautiful addition to the Garfield home following the President's assassination in 1881. These 9 rooms contain the first Presidential Memorial Library, including the a fireproof vault which once contained Garfield's papers.
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The front porch of James Garfield's home was the scene of the first front porch campaign. The presidential candidate gave patriotic speeches and met with thousands of people who came to which him well during the summer and fall of 1880.
Photo by from Nps
The Visitor Center occupies the original carriage house, built in 1894.
Photo by from Nps
A friendly greeting awaits visitors who enter the Visitor Center. This historic building, constructed in 1894, serves as bookstore, exhibit gallery and auditorium where the park film is shown. Tickets for tours of the Garfield home are also available her
Photo by from Nps
Thousands to visitors came to this front porch to hear presidential candidate James A. Garfield speak in 1880.
Photo by from Nps
Mrs. Garfield constructed a beautiful addition to the Garfield home following the President's assassination in 1881. These 9 rooms contain the first Presidential Memorial Library, including the a fireproof vault which once contained Garfield's papers.
Photo by from Nps
Mrs. Garfield was known for her artistic talent, which softly blankets the interior of the Garfield home. In particular, the dining room boasts two tiles which were hand-painted by Mrs. Garfield, surround by others done by her children.
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The James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor, Ohio, serves as a preserved window into the life and legacy of the 20th U.S. President. It is most renowned for the 1880 'front porch campaign,' a landmark event where Garfield addressed thousands of supporters from his own residence. Visitors can experience this history firsthand through guided tours of the beautifully restored home, which contains many original family belongings. The site also features a comprehensive visitor center with exhibits that trace Garfield's journey from humble beginnings to the presidency. Managed by the National Park Service, the property offers a peaceful and educational setting for exploring a pivotal era in American history.

The James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor, Ohio, serves as a preserved window into the life and legacy of the 20th U.S. President. It is most renowned for the 1880 'front porch campaign,' a landmark event where Garfield addressed thousands of supporters from his own residence. Visitors can experience this history firsthand through guided tours of the beautifully restored home, which contains many original family belongings. The site also features a comprehensive visitor center with exhibits that trace Garfield's journey from humble beginnings to the presidency. Managed by the National Park Service, the property offers a peaceful and educational setting for exploring a pivotal era in American history.

Address
8095 Mentor Avenue
Websitenps.gov
Phone440-255-8722

Highlights

  • Guided tours of the restored Garfield family home.

  • Exhibits detailing the 1880 'front porch campaign'.

  • Original family belongings on display.

  • Comprehensive visitor center with historical context.

Best For

History buffs and families interested in presidential legacies.

Time of Day

Lunch

Occasion Tags

Educational, Family, History Enthusiasts

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Location

Mentor, Ohio, United States
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