Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

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Caution Lift to porch is unavailable

The lift to the porch of the Garfield Home is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Overview

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.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Guided Tours
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

Operating Hours at James A. Garfield National Historic Site: November - April: Friday-Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm - guided house tours daily. May: Visitor Center and grounds open daily 10 am - 5 pm. House tours begin after 12 pm. June - October: Visitor Center and grounds open daily 10 am - 5 pm. House tours begin after 10 am. Groups of 6 or more require reservations. Schools and groups can arrange tours during the week. Call 440-255-8722.

Getting there

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.

Visitor centers

  • James A. Garfield National Historic Site Visitor Center

Weather

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.

Phone: 440-255-8722

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

Visitor Center main entrance off the parking lot.
Visitor Center, Main Entrance · NPS Photo
a large gray house with a red roof
James A. Garfield National Historic Site · NPS
A view of the memorial library addition through the trees.
Library addition, north side · NPS Photo
Hand-painted tile shows a bird next with blue eggs
Hand-painted Fireplace Tile, Garfield Dining Room · NPS Photo

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