{"id":"nps-jaga","slug":"james-a-garfield-national-historic-site","name":"James A Garfield National Historic Site","designation":"National Historic Site","category":"historic-site","categoryLabel":"Historic Site and Historical Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"JAGA","designation":"National Historic Site","sourceId":"nps-jaga"}],"states":["OH"],"stateNames":["Ohio"],"location":{"lat":41.66486549,"lon":-81.35086557},"bbox":[-81.3516,41.6635,-81.3501,41.6657],"acres":{"value":4,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"A front porch can serve many purposes. For some, it is a place to enjoy the breeze on a warm summer night. For others, a perch from which to keep eyes on what's happening in their neighborhood. In 1880, James Garfield used his front porch as a platform to greet thousands of well-wishers during his presidential campaign. Today, the porch serves as a gateway to the story of the Garfield family.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/jaga/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=41.6657&b_tl_lng=-81.3516&b_br_lat=41.6635&b_br_lng=-81.3501","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=James%20A%20Garfield%20National%20Historic%20Site","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/jaga/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C8438A8-1DD8-B71B-0B1FAF95F1FC35BF.jpg","title":"The Front Porch, Garfield Home","alt":"Front porch of Garfield home showing red front door","caption":"The front porch of James Garfield's home was the scene of the first front porch campaign. The presidential candidate gave patriotic speeches and met with thousands of people who came to which him well during the summer and fall of 1880.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C8439F9-1DD8-B71B-0B103789390E4E50.jpg","title":"Visitor Center, Main Entrance","alt":"Visitor Center main entrance off the parking lot.","caption":"A friendly greeting awaits visitors who enter the Visitor Center. This historic building, constructed in 1894, serves as bookstore, exhibit gallery and auditorium where the park film is shown. Tickets for tours of the Garfield home are also available her","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/A2F80175-01B6-E59B-6A850AC1EAD3586B.jpg","title":"James A. Garfield National Historic Site","alt":"a large gray house with a red roof","caption":"Thousands to visitors came to this front porch to hear presidential candidate James A. Garfield speak in 1880.","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C843733-1DD8-B71B-0B6D977CFFF656D0.jpg","title":"Library addition, north side","alt":"A view of the memorial library addition through the trees.","caption":"Mrs. Garfield constructed a beautiful addition to the Garfield home following the President's assassination in 1881. These 9 rooms contain the first Presidential Memorial Library,  including the a fireproof vault which once contained Garfield's papers.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C843B7E-1DD8-B71B-0BA080B0BC3D4D98.jpg","title":"Hand-painted Fireplace Tile, Garfield Dining Room","alt":"Hand-painted tile shows a bird next with blue eggs","caption":"Mrs. Garfield was known for her artistic talent, which softly blankets the interior of the Garfield home. In particular, the dining room boasts two tiles which were hand-painted by Mrs. Garfield, surround by others done by her children.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Guided Tours","Junior Ranger Program","Park Film","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["Monuments and Memorials","Presidents","Schools and Education","Tragic Events","Wars and Conflicts","Civil War"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Operating Hours at James A. Garfield National Historic Site","description":"November - April: \nFriday-Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm - guided house tours daily.\n\nMay:\nVisitor Center and grounds open daily 10 am - 5 pm. House tours begin after 12 pm. \n\nJune - October:\nVisitor Center and grounds open daily 10 am - 5 pm. House tours begin after 10 am. \n\n\nGroups of 6 or more require reservations. Schools and groups can arrange tours during the week. Call \n440-255-8722.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Summer hours June - October","start":"2027-06-01","end":"2027-10-31","hours":{"wednesday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM"}},{"name":"Winter hours - November - April","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM"}},{"name":"Thanksgiving","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"friday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Year's Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Martin Luther King Jr. Day","start":"2027-01-18","end":"2027-01-18","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]}],"directions":"From Interstate 90 - exit at Route 306 and head north to Route 20. East on Route 20 about 1.5 miles. Site is on north side of Mentor Avenue. From Route 2 - exit at Route 306 and head south to Route 20. East on Route 20 about 1.5 miles. Site is on the north side of Mentor Avenue.","weatherInfo":"Winter tends to be cold with snow and ice from January - early March. Summers are comfortable, but can be humid and reach into the 90's. There is a 100 yard walk between the Visitor Center and Garfield home; visitors are advised to check weather conditions prior to their visit.","contacts":{"phone":"440-255-8722","email":"jaga_interpretation@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"James A. Garfield National Historic Site Visitor Center","description":"In 1893, Lucretia Garfield constructed a Carriage House and Horse Barn behind the Garfield Home. In 1998, the same building was opened as the Visitor Center at James A. Garfield National Historic Site. Inside visitors can find the site's 18-minute film as well exhibits in chronological order of the president's life. Check-in for tours of the Garfield home are at the Front Desk.","url":"","lat":41.66521765925013,"lon":-81.35071421025643}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"cuyahoga-valley-national-park","km":49},{"slug":"first-ladies-national-historic-site","km":97},{"slug":"erie-national-wildlife-refuge","km":115},{"slug":"perrys-victory-and-international-peace-memorial","km":121},{"slug":"ottawa-national-wildlife-refuge","km":139},{"slug":"west-sister-island-national-wildlife-refuge","km":146}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=jaga"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.615Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Lift to porch is unavailable","text":"The lift to the porch of the Garfield Home is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.","url":null,"updated":"2026-10-09 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-ECF587E7-1C1D-4E29-9EE8-1EE083F30E46"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/james-a-garfield-national-historic-site/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/james-a-garfield-national-historic-site.geojson"}