Hometown History: The Mentor Lagoons…Golf Course?
There has certainly been no shortage of plans for the Mentor Lagoons property over the years. At different times, plans were afloat for […]
America250: Mentor Honors John Reynolds
Mentor joins in the celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding by honoring the Revolutionary War veterans who settled […]
Hometown History: The Girl that Inspired the Playboy
Young Eleanor had a zest for life. She enjoyed jazz music, dancing, and was a well-known and admired Cleveland socialite.
One particular night in 1918 at […]
Garfield Statue to be Unveiled on July 3rd
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 […]
Hometown History: Mentor Lagoons
Daniel Parker built the first settlement in the area just south of the lagoons near what is now the intersection of Hopkins Road and Lake Shore Boulevard.
As early as the 1870s, there were plans to dredge out the Marsh […]
What America Means to Me: Community Video Project
As Mentor proudly joins the nationwide America250 celebration, we’re inviting members of our community including residents, […]
Hometown History: James A. Garfield National Historic Site
The James A. Garfield National Historic Site is the crown jewel of Mentor’s history trail.
Congressman James A. Garfield and wife Lucretia purchased the Dickey Farm in Mentor in 1876 and immediately went to work renovating it […]