National Historic Site

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Midwest

About James A Garfield

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.

Region: Midwest
State: Ohio
Designation: National Historic Site
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to James A Garfield.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Operating Hours at James A. Garfield National Historic Site

Mon: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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. November - April: Friday-Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm - guided house tours daily. Groups of 6 or more require reservations. Schools and groups can arrange tours during the week. Call 440-255-8722.

Weather and when to go

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.

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 8095 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060
Phone: (440) 255-8722
Email: jaga_interpretation@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/jaga

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for James A Garfield

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in James A Garfield

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Guided tours of the Garfield home

Guided Tours · about 45 min · Reservation required

Guided tours are available through the beautifully restored Garfield home.
Cell Phone Tours At James A. Garfield National Historic Site

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 40 min

Enjoy the listening to the cell phone while exploring the grounds at James A. Garfield National Historic Site
Today in the Park

Museum Exhibits · about 45 min · Reservation required

Visiting the Garfield Home soon? Here's a list of different activities to look forward to while you visit.
Your Pet Can Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger!

Hands-On · about 25 min

If you bring your dog to James A. Garfield National Historic Site they can become the newest B.A.R.K. Ranger!
Start Your Visit in the Visitor Center

Museum Exhibits · about 50 min

Start your visit to James A. Garfield National Historic Site in the Visitor Center. Watch the 18 minutes biographical movie of James A. Garfield and browse the museum exhibits tha…