James A. Garfield Statue Unveiling
The unveiling of the James A. Garfield statue at the Mentor Municipal Center on July 3, 2026.
What America Means to Me
Mentor residents, students, veterans, and elected officials share inspiring reflections on freedom, opportunity, equality, and the American spirit as part of our America250 celebration. From immigrant family stories of resilience and hard work to pride in military service, constitutional freedoms, and civic engagement, this heartfelt video captures what America means […]
Forging a President: The Making of the James A. Garfield Statue
Take a peek behind the scenes as we document the creation of the James A. Garfield statue now standing proudly in front of the Mentor Municipal Center.
Renowned sculptor Alan Cottrill—whose works include the Thomas Edison statue in the U.S. Capitol—brought to life a powerful tribute to our 20th […]
Garfield Statue Dedication & Community Picnic July 3rd in Mentor
The City of Mentor will unveil a statue of James A. Garfield at the Mentor Municipal Center on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
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Hometown History: Colonel Roosevelt Rests His Feet in Mentor
Theodore Roosevelt’s 1912 whirlwind presidential campaign was a grueling affair. He gave hundreds of speeches while his train car crisscrossed the country spreading the message of his newly […]
Forging a Nation: Patriot Artifacts and Stories from the American Revolution
The city of Mentor will host a special presentation exploring the daily lives of those who lived through the American Revolution on Wednesday, May 20, […]
America250: Mentor Honors Ebenezer Wilson
Mentor joins in the celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding by honoring the Revolutionary War veterans who settled – or were interred – in the city of Mentor.
Mentor City […]