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James A. Garfield National Historical Site

8095 Mentor Ave, Mentor, Ohio

3.5

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440 / 255-8722, 4402558722, +1 4

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www.nps.gov

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The rest of the museum features striking exhibits (including a panoramic photo on the steps of Congress) and again, attempts to provide enough to counter the inevitable gaps in public knowledge. more on Epinions.com

After the home tour, visitors are allowed to tour the grounds and the campaign headquarters, which is a separate building. more on TripAdvisor

The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and never appear to be reciting a script for the umpteenth time. more on Epinions.com

Unlike those packed locations, the Garfield site allows for quiet reflection and contemplation; a moment to examine what might have been had an assassin not cut his life and Presidency short. more on Epinions.com

The grounds are well-kept and are a testament to the efficiency and dedication of the National Park Service. more on Epinions.com

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I have always wondered what type of President James Garfield would have been had he not been assassinated so early in his term. Here one learns how learned and educated President Garfield was and one ... more on TripAdvisor

We live in the Cleveland area and one nice Saturday in July we decided to visit the Garfield National Historic Site looking for something fun but educational to do with the kids. We were wonderfully s ... more on TripAdvisor

This is a marvelous old home...So well maintained and one of the highlites of our trip more on TripAdvisor

After reading the biography, we visited Garfield's home. It is restored and beautiful. Most impressive, however, is the depth of knowledge of our guide who not only knew detail about the family, but a ... more on TripAdvisor

I attended Garfield Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, IA. Due to that I wanted to visit the Garfield home in Mentor, OH. I thought the NPS did a good job of giving a quick overview of this president. ... more on TripAdvisor

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One must be a dedicated history lover to visit the site of an obscure, often ignored President, but taking time to explore the James A. Garfield National Historic Site ... more on Epinions.com

Many American Presidents are honored by the National Park Service of the United States. The birthplaces of such noteworthy chief executives as Lincoln, Washington, Kennedy, ... more on Epinions.com