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James A Garfield National Historic Site

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James A. Garfield National Historic Site preserves the property associated with the 20th President of the United States. Garfield acquired the home in 1876 to accommodate his large family. The home, named Lawnfield by reporters, was the site of the first successful front porch campaign in 1880. James A. Garfield was President from March 4, 1881 until his death on September 19, 1881. Four years after his assassination, the Memorial Library wing was added by Mrs. Garfield and her family - setting the precedence for presidential libraries. James A. Garfield NHS is operated by the National Park Service and the Western Reserve Historical Society.


Contact Information

8095 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, OH 44060
440-255-8722 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Plane
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is located 40 miles from James A. Garfield NHS.

By Car
From I-90 (east of Cleveland)take the SR 306 Mentor - Kirtland exit. Travel north on SR 306 for two miles to Mentor Avenue (US 20). Turn right and travel east for two miles. James A. Garfield NHS is located at 8095 Mentor Avenue, on the north side of the road.

By Plane
Amtrak and bus terminals are available.

Weather

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.


Activities

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Recommended Activities
Recommended activities include taking a 35-minute tour of James A. Garfield's restored home, touring the visitor center exhibits, and watching an 18-minute video about the life of President James A. Garfield.


 
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