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 […]
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 […]
Much of James A. Garfield’s legacy was forged before he made his home in Mentor. As a former college president, abolitionist, war hero, and statesman, he was well-known and well regarded by many of his era.
Although his time 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
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 is pleased to announce that its annual President’s Day event will return on Monday, February 20 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event was online-only the past two years […]