Point Pleasant: Ulysses S. Grant’s Birthday Celebration

By Kristina, posted on April 12th, 2010.

[ April 24, 2010; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Whether you’re a lover of presidential history, a fan of our Ulysses S. Grant, enjoy a good Civil War re-enactment of just like having a good time, this is one birthday celebration you don’t want to miss!

There will be a Postal Cancellation, period music and speeches to commemorate U.S. Grant’s life. Enjoy Sons of the [...]

Mentor: Treasures of Lawnfield: The Museum Collection at James A. Garfield NHS – A 30th Anniversary Celebration

By Amy Wagner, posted on March 2nd, 2010.

Did you know that 80% of the artifacts on display at James A. Garfield NHS are original to the Garfield family and that this collection is one of the country’s most complete collections of presidential artifacts? This final 30th anniversary program will discuss some of the true gems of the site’s museum collection and includes [...]

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: 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 [...]

Mentor: Resoring Lawnfield – A 30th Anniversary Celebration

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

[ May 23, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] This second of four 30th anniversary events will highlight the late-1990s restoration of the Garfield home at James A. Garfield NHS. The event will begin with a talk in the auditorium that will include “before and after” images of the house. Attendees will then take a special tour of the house itself to get a [...]