Parks

The Carriage House, built in 1894, was repurposed by the National Park Service to become a modern visitor center. It was part of a $12.5 million restoration in the 1990's.

A front porch can serve many purposes. For some, it is a place to enjoy the breeze on a warm summer night. For others, a perch from which to keep eyes on what's happening in their neighborhood. In 1880, James Garfield used his front porch as a platform to greet thousands of well-wishers during his presidential campaign. Today, the porch serves as a gateway to the story of the Garfield family.

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James A. Garfield National Historic Site hosting Garfield biography Author

2024-06-05

The National Park Service staff of James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor is pleased to announce a special event with author C.W. Goodyear at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Music will be in the air this summer at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site

2024-05-30

James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor will host five more free outdoor concerts this summer.

James A. Garfield National Historic Site hosting 6 free concerts this summer

2024-05-14

The staff of James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor is pleased to announce that it will host six free outdoor concerts this summer.

James A. Garfield National Historic Site Leader to give keynote address at Memorial Day Ceremony

2024-05-07

The National Park Service is pleased to announce that Todd Arrington, Site Manager of James A. Garfield National Historic Site, will deliver the keynote address at the City of Mentor’s 2024 Memorial Day ceremony. The ceremony will take place in Mentor Municipal Cemetery (6681 Hopkins Road in Mentor, Ohio) at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27.

James A Garfield National Historic Site