Archive for February, 2010

Mentor: National Public Lands Day at James A. Garfield National Historic Site

By Amy Wagner, posted on February 25th, 2010.

[ September 25, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] National Public Lands Day is set aside each year for Americans to reflect on and celebrate national parks, fish and wildlife refuges, national forests and other areas set aside for the benefit and enjoyment of the people. A fee-free day!

James A. Garfield National Historic Site
8095 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-255-8722
440-974-2045   fax
www.nps.gov/jaga

Mentor: Commemoration of President Garfield’s Death

By Amy Wagner, posted on February 25th, 2010.

[ September 19, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] President Garfield died of assassin-inflicted wounds on September 19th, 1881. Mark the 129th anniversary of his death with special programming at James A. Garfield NHS.

James A. Garfield National Historic Site
8095 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-255-8722
440-974-2045   fax
www.nps.gov/jaga

Mentor: Old Village Market at James A. Garfield National Historic Site

By Amy Wagner, posted on February 25th, 2010.

[ July 30, 2010; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 6, 2010; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 13, 2010; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 20, 2010; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] This collaboration between the City of Mentor and James A. Garfield NHS is a farmer’s market on the ground of the Garfield property. Locally grown produce, arts and crafts, food and other products are for sale by dozens of vendors. Music, special exhibits, and tours of the Garfield home and museum are also available. It’s [...]

Mentor: Evening Campfire Program at James A. Garfield National Historic Site

By Amy Wagner, posted on February 25th, 2010.

[ July 24, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 21, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Sit around the campfire and enjoy a traditional National Park Service program on the grounds of James A. Garfield NHS!

James A. Garfield National Historic Site
8095 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-255-8722
440-974-2045   fax
www.nps.gov/jaga

Mentor: Lawnfield Ice Cream Social – A 30th Anniversary Celebration

By Amy Wagner, posted on February 25th, 2010.

[ July 18, 2010; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] For the third of four events marking the 30th anniversary of James A. Garfield NHS, we invite everyone to enjoy ice cream, period games, music, and conversation on the lawn behind the Garfield home! This is the return of a tradition at Lawnfield, and the site’s 30th birthday is a perfect time to bring it [...]