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.
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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. more...

Junior Ranger Program Arrives at James A. Garfield NHS

A beloved National Park Service tradition, the Junior Ranger program, is making its debut at the James A. Garfield NHS on Saturday, September 26. This event coincides with National Public Lands Day, a government-wide fee-free day that invites the public to celebrate federal lands. From 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., young visitors and their families can obtain a Junior Ranger book, participate in the activities, and earn a Junior Ranger certificate and badge upon taking the Junior Ranger promise. This program is free for all ages on September 26.

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

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(440) 255-8722

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(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.