• Front Porch of the Garfield Home - site of 1880 presidential campaign

    James A Garfield

    National Historic Site Ohio

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  • Summer Hours Begin May 1

    Summer hours have begun! Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Operating Hours & Seasons

Front Door of Garfield Home - start tours in the Visitor Center

Front Door of the Garfield Home - start tours in the Visitor Center!

NPS Staff

May 1 to October 31
James A. Garfield National Historic Site is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site is closed Sundays and Mondays.

November 1 to April 30
James A. Garfield National Historic Site is open Saturdays only from noon to 5 p.m. (closed Sunday through Friday). Adult and school groups may make reservations during the week by calling 440-255-8722. Teachers may book field trips during this time by calling our main number, or Park Ranger Mary Lintern at 440-205-3825.

Holiday closures:

  • Memorial Day, Monday May 27
  • Independence Day, Thursday July 4
  • Labor Day, Monday September 2
  • Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 28
  • Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Tuesday and Wednesday December 24 & 25
  • New Years Day, Wednesday January 1

Fee Free Days:

  • National Public Lands Day, Saturday September 28
  • Veterans Day Weekend, Saturday November 9

The last house tour leaves at 4:15 p.m. daily. Tours may be limited.

Did You Know?

1976 Photo of Lawnfield by Robert Riggin

The James A. Garfield National Historic Site was given the name Lawnfield by reporters in 1880. Up until then, the Garfield family called it "The Mentor Farm".