James A Garfield National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Birth of the Front Porch Campaign

James A. Garfield acquired this home in 1876 to accommodate his large family. Named Lawnfield by reporters it was the site of the first successful front porch campaign which saw Garfield elected as 20th President of the United States in 1880. After Garfield's assassination, the Memorial Library wing was added by Mrs. Garfield - setting the precedent for presidential libraries.
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Learning More About President Garfield

As the last of the log cabin Presidents, James A. Garfield attacked political corruption and won back for the Presidency a measure of prestige it had lost during the Reconstruction period. His tenure was cut short, tragically, by an assassin's bullet, thus leaving the nation to wonder what this great man's accomplishments might have been.
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		Programs at James A. Garfield National Historic Site In addition to regularly scheduled house tours, a variety of programs for visitors of all ages are held at James A. Garfield National Historic Site. Click here for information on Presidents Day, 30th Anniversary programming, Sunday Program Series, and more! more...

Kids and Scouts

Families with school-aged children and scouts can now participate in a beloved National Park Service tradition, the Junior Ranger program! This program encourages children to explore in, learn about, and protect our national parks. The Junior Ranger book at the James A. Garfield NHS has activities for children ages 4-12, designed to introduce and reinforce information gained about President Garfield while at the site. Upon completion of the activities, young visitors will earn a certificate and official Junior Ranger badge.

Scouts can call 440-255-8722 to arrange a special tour and Junior Ranger program.

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James A. Garfield National Historic Site
8095 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060

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Visitor Information
(440) 255-8722

Fax

(440) 974-2045

Climate

Northeast Ohio weather is generally mild but can be extreme in the winter. Snowfall can be heavy in Mentor. Current exhibits are all located indoors.