James A. Garfield in Mentor
James A. Garfield National Historic Site Manager Todd Arrington talks about the President’s life and legacy as it relates to Mentor, Ohio and the history of what many refer to as Lawnfield. Interviewed on December 6, 2023
Mentor Cemetery…a place to reflect on Mentor’s past
Michael Hissam has been involved in a number major remodeling and construction projects throughout the city of Mentor over the years. When he was hired three years ago to be the new Mentor Municipal Cemetery sexton, Hissam’s boss had high hopes […]
Mentor Lagoons…Turning Back Time
Take a walk along a Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve trail on any given day and you’ll be treated to a lush and diverse landscape. With a wild natural beach, rolling wooded uplands, and commanding views of the adjoining Mentor […]
Speaking of…Hidden History of Lake County
The first permanent settlements in what we now call Lake County occurred just after the Revolutionary War. Since then, we’ve certainly developed our share of myths and legends. Local author Jennifer Boresz Engelking sheds some light on the […]
Eleanor B. Garfield: Mentor’s Second First Lady
By Deanna Adams
President James A. Garfield and his wife, Lucretia, are among the most famous names in Mentor. However, there is another Garfield who is also a highly regarded figure in our history. She shares the same last name – not […]
Mentor Has a Rich History in Rock & Roll
The Raspberries, Joe Walsh and Todd Rundgren are just a few of the famous names who played at the Hullabaloo on Mentor Avenue.
There is a lot of fascinating history in Lake County’s largest city, and that includes a rich and diverse musical […]
Celebrating 200 Years of Sharing
The Mentor Public Library is celebrating their 200th Anniversary of serving the citizens of Mentor and surrounding communities. It was in February 1819, when citizens of formed The Mentor Library Company. The first collection of materials were comprised of just 79 volumes […]