James A. Garfield National Historic Site Special Events Calendar 2018

National Park Service James A.
Garfield National Historic Site

U.S. Department of the Interior 8095 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060
HOURS:
Nov. 1-Apr. 30: Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 440-255-8722
440-974-2045 fax www.nps.gov/jaga
May 1-Oct. 31: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
*Other times as noted for events or holidays*
James A. Garfield National Historic Site

2018 Special Events & Programs
Call us at 440-255-8722 or e-mail jaga_interpretation@nps.gov to inquire about group tours
or to receive a list of programs our staff can present offsite for your group or club!
January
Saturday, January 6—10 a.m.
Behind the Scenes Tour
See the Garfield home and property as you’ve never seen it before! This special two-hour tour takes
you into rooms in the Garfield house not open to the normal public tour, including the basement and
attic. You’ll also explore the windmill, barn, and other outbuildings. Cost is $15.00 per person. Limited
space; reservations required. Please e-mail jaga_interpretation@nps.gov or call 440-255-8722 for
reservations. Minimum age is 16. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to climb
steps without difficulty.
Tuesday, January 9—12 p.m. at Skye Bistro (8434 Mentor Avenue)

Lunch & Lecture Series: The Garfield Home Restoration Anniversary, Part I
Join us at Skye the first Tuesday of each month, October-April, for a new Lunch & Lecture program! The
year 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the Garfield home’s grand re-opening after a major renovation
and restoration that took several years to complete. Learn about what was done to the Mentor home
two decades ago to preserve it and enhance the visitor experience! Part one of two; part two will be
Tuesday, February 6. Reservations required; please call Skye at 440-974-3572 to make reservations.
Skye located inside Lawnfield Inn & Suites. Speaker: Allison Powell, James A. Garfield NHS.
Wednesday, January 10—12 p.m. at Mentor Public Library (8215 Mentor Avenue)
Hancock the Superb: The Life of Winfield Scott Hancock—Leaders & Legacies of the
Civil War Era Speaker Series
Join James A. Garfield NHS staff and volunteers at Mentor Public Library on the second Wednesday of
each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era!” Winfield Scott Hancock was a
West Point graduate and Mexican-American War veteran before the Civil War. He is now remembered
as the Union’s greatest corps commander. In 1880, he ran for President… against James Garfield! Learn
more about the life and career of this distinguished American soldier. Program is free of charge; please
make a free reservation by calling Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811. Attendees are invited to bring
a lunch to enjoy during the talk. Speaker: Todd Arrington, James A. Garfield NHS.
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Saturday, January 13—10 a.m.
Behind the Ropes Tour
Not to be confused with our popular Behind the Scenes tour, this special tour takes you into several of
the rooms of the Garfield home BEHIND the normal public barriers and allows you to see some of the
home’s unique artifacts up close. Always wanted to see further into some of the home’s most beautiful
rooms? Then Behind the Ropes is the tour for you! Cost is $15.00 per person. Limited space;
reservations required. Please e-mail jaga_interpretation@nps.gov or call 440-255-8722 for reservations.
Minimum age is 16.
February
Saturday, February 3—10 a.m.
attic. You’ll also explore the windmill, barn, and other outbuildings. Cost is $15.00 per person.
Reservations required; please e-mail jaga_interpretation@nps.gov or call 440-255-8722. Minimum age
is 16. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to climb steps without difficulty.
Tuesday, February 6—12 p.m. at Skye Bistro (8434 Mentor Avenue)

Lunch and Lecture Series: The Garfield Home Restoration Anniversary, Part II
Join us at Skye the first Tuesday of each month, October-April, for a new Lunch & Lecture program! The
year 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the Garfield home’s grand re-opening after a major renovation
and restoration that took several years to complete. Learn about what was done to the Mentor home
two decades ago to preserve it and enhance the visitor experience! Part two of two. Reservations
required; please call Skye at 440-974-3572 to make reservations. Skye located inside Lawnfield Inn &
Suites. Speaker: Allison Powell, James A. Garfield NHS.
Saturday, February 10—10 a.m.

Minimum age is 16.
Wednesday, February 14—12 p.m. at Mentor Public Library (8215 Mentor Avenue)
Warrior to White House: Civil War Veterans as President of the United States—Leaders
& Legacies of the Civil War Era Speaker Series
each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era!” Six Civil War veterans became
President in the decades after the war. This program will take a look at those veterans and how their
military service impacted their political careers and presidencies. Program is free of charge; please
make a free reservation by calling Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811. Attendees are invited to bring
a lunch to enjoy during the talk. Speaker: Todd Arrington, James A. Garfield NHS.
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Monday, February 19—11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Presidents Day—A Fee-Free Day!
February 19 is Presidents Day, and what better way to celebrate than visiting a presidential home?
James A. Garfield NHS will be open for tours of the Garfield home, presidential trivia, kids’ activities,
crafts, and more! We might even get a visit from a president or two! The Site will be free of charge
today, so come out, learn, and enjoy at the home of Mentor, Ohio’s favorite son: 20th President of the
United States James A. Garfield!
March
Saturday, March 3—10 a.m.
Tuesday, March 6—12 p.m. at Skye Bistro (8434 Mentor Avenue)

Lunch and Lecture Series: Clara Barton & Dr. Mary Walker: Influential Women of the
Civil War Era
In honor of March’s designation as Women’s History Month, learn about two influential and fascinating
women: Clara Barton, nurse and founder of the American Red Cross; and Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, a
physician and the ONLY female recipient of the Medal of Honor! Reservations required; please call Skye
at 440-974-3572 to make reservations. Skye located inside Lawnfield Inn & Suites. Speaker: Todd
Arrington, James A. Garfield NHS.
Saturday, March 10—10 a.m.

Minimum age is 16.
Saturday, March 10—1 p.m.

Lucretia Rudolph Garfield: A Remarkable Life
Lucretia Rudolph Garfield was just 49 years old when her husband, President James A. Garfield, died.
Mrs. Garfield lived more than 36 years after the President’s death. She died at age 85 on March 13,
1918. Learn more about her remarkable life as we mark the centennial of Mrs. Garfield’s passing and
honor her memory here at the home and property she loved. Presented by Debbie Weinkamer, James
A. Garfield NHS Lead Volunteer. Free of charge.
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Wednesday, March 14—12 p.m. at Mentor Public Library (8215 Mentor Avenue)
Ambrose Burnside: An Innovator in Firearms and Facial Hair—Leaders & Legacies of
the Civil War Era Speaker Series
each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era!” Ambrose Everett Burnside is
most commonly known for his service as a Major General in the Union army during the Civil War and his
trendsetting decisions on his magnificently bewhiskered face. But did you know that he was a trailblazer
in other aspects of his life as well—particularly firearms? Learn more about his inventive side and
postwar political career. Program is free of charge; please make a free reservation by calling Mentor
Public Library at 440-255-8811. Attendees are invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the talk. Speaker:
Matt Jones, James A. Garfield NHS.
April
Monday, April 2—1 p.m.-3 p.m.
White House Easter Monday Egg Roll—A Fee-Free Day!
Hosted by First Lady Lucretia Garfield, this kid-friendly day and favorite of the general public takes place
on the same day as the Easter Egg Roll at the White House in Washington, D.C.! Games, activities,
Easter egg hunts, and the Easter egg roll for kids are all part of this fun day that also commemorates a
White House tradition in which President Garfield participated in 1881! Free of charge.
Tuesday, April 3—12 p.m. at Skye Bistro (8434 Mentor Avenue)

Lunch and Lecture Series: A Snowbird’s Tale: Lucretia Rudolph Garfield in Southern
California
Lucretia Garfield spent much of her post-First Lady life here in Mentor, Ohio, but she also spent many
winters in South Pasadena, California. First-person presenter Debbie Weinkamer will appear as Mrs.
Garfield to tell you more about her life as a southern California snowbird! Reservations required; please
call Skye at 440-974-3572 to make reservations. Skye located inside Lawnfield Inn & Suites. Speaker:
Debbie Weinkamer, Lead Volunteer, James A. Garfield NHS
Saturday, April 7—10 a.m.

Reservations required; Please e-mail jaga_interpretation@nps.gov or call 440-255-8722. Minimum age
Wednesday, April 11—12 p.m. at Mentor Public Library (8215 Mentor Avenue)
Prelude to Sumter: Leaders & Legacies of the Mexican-American War—Leaders &
Legacies of the Civil War Era Speaker Series
each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era!” Many of the most famous
soldiers on both sides of the Civil War first experienced combat in the 1846-48 Mexican-American War.
Learn more about their experiences in Mexico and how they prepared these men to fight each other in
the Civil War. Program is free of charge; please make a free reservation by calling Mentor Public Library
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at 440-255-8811. Attendees are invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the talk. Speaker: David
Lintern, Volunteer, James A. Garfield NHS.
Saturday, April 14—10 a.m.

Minimum age is 16.
Saturday, April 21—10 a.m.-5 p.m.

National Park Week—Fee-Free Day!
April 14-22 is National Park Week, and all National Park Service sites across the country are free of
charge today! Walk the grounds, check out the museum exhibits, watch the film, and take a guided tour
of the Garfield home for free!
May
Saturday, May 5—10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 9—12 p.m. at Mentor Public Library (8215 Mentor Avenue)
James A. Garfield & the First Decoration Day—Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era
Speaker Series
each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era!” The nation’s first national
Decoration Day ceremony took place in Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1868, and the keynote
speaker was none other than our own James A. Garfield! Learn more about the history of what we now
call Memorial Day and also what Garfield had to say that day. Program is free of charge; please make a
free reservation by calling Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811. Attendees are invited to bring a lunch
to enjoy during the talk. Speaker: Todd Arrington, James A. Garfield NHS.

Minimum age is 16.
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Garfield Neighborhood Walking Tour
Learn more about the Garfields’ life in Mentor with a walking tour of several blocks immediately east
and west of James A. Garfield NHS! Features a “then and now” look at the Garfield family’s
neighborhood using historic photos and modern views. Limited space; reservations required. Please e-
mail jaga_interpretation@nps.gov or call 440-255-8722 for reservations. Must be 16 or older and able
to walk 1.5 miles with no difficulty. Tour lasts 90 minutes to two hours. Cost is $15.00 per person.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Garfield Property Architecture & Restoration Tour
Want to know more about the architecture and design of the buildings here at James A. Garfield NHS?
Interested in knowing how and why the current design of the Garfield home was chosen for display back
in the mid-1990s? Then this tour is for you! This monthly specialty tour takes you around the property
to examine design features of the Garfield home and other buildings. Reservations required; Please e-
mail jaga_interpretation@nps.gov or call 440-255-8722. Cost is $15/person. Must be 16 or older.
Saturday, May 26—1 p.m.

Author Program and Book Signing: Brian Matthew Jordan, author of Marching Home:
Union Veterans and Their Unending Civil War
For well over a century, traditional Civil War histories have concluded in 1865, with a bitterly won peace
and Union soldiers returning triumphantly home. In a landmark work that challenges sterilized portraits
accepted for generations, Civil War historian Dr. Brian Matthew Jordan creates an entirely new
narrative. These veterans-tending rotting wounds, battling alcoholism, campaigning for paltry pensions-
tragically realized that they stood as unwelcome reminders to a new America eager to heal, forget, and
embrace the freewheeling bounty of the Gilded Age. Mining previously untapped archives, Jordan
uncovers anguished letters and diaries, essays by amputees, and gruesome medical reports, all deeply
revealing of the American psyche. This program will be a powerful and meaningful way to begin your
Memorial Day weekend. Program is free of charge; book for sale in our Eastern National bookstore.
Sunday, May 27—Timed Tours-Reservations Required

Junior Behind the Scenes Tour
So many kids want to take our popular Behind the Scenes tour that we’ve created this special 90-minute
program just for them! Kids ages 9-15 are invited to tour our visitor center, barn, and windmill, along
with the Garfield home’s screened-in porch and third floor, during this tour! Kids will participate in
several Ranger-led activities at stations throughout the Garfield property. Tour takes place at various
times throughout the day; please e-mail jaga_interpretation@nps.gov or call 440-255-8722 for more
information or to make reservations. Reservations are required. Kids are free; parents may wait in the
visitor center to pick up kids after the tour.
June
Saturday, June 2—10 a.m.
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Minimum age is 16.
Sunday, June 10—1 p.m.

Flag Retirement Ceremony
In honor of the upcoming Flag Day on June 14, join members of local Boy Scout troops as they properly
and respectfully retire used and unserviceable American flags. Visitors and citizens are encouraged to
bring flags they would like to have retired or drop those flags off at the site in the days before the
ceremony. Free of charge.
Wednesday, June 13—12 p.m. at Mentor Public Library (8215 Mentor Avenue)
Burying the Dead: The Aftermath of a Civil War Battle—Leaders & Legacies of the Civil
War Era Speaker Series
each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era!” The aftermath of a Civil War
battle was often both depressing and dangerous. Dead bodies, wounded soldiers, and even dead horses
and other animals often littered the fields. Learn more about treatment of wounded men, burying of
the dead, and other details! Program is free of charge; please make a free reservation by calling Mentor
Public Library at 440-255-8811. Attendees are invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the talk. Speaker:
Jessica Beam, James A. Garfield NHS.

Saturday, June 16—10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Garfield Double Wedding: A 130th Anniversary Commemoration
On June 14, 1888, two of President and Mrs. James A. Garfield’s children both got married to their
respective fiancées in a special double wedding ceremony in the Garfield home’s Memorial Library.
Commemorate this grand occasion with all-day specialty tours specifically about the double wedding.
See the Garfield home decorated as it was 130 years ago for this joyous occasion! Regular house tour
fee of $7.00 per person (16 and over) will get you on the regular public house tour but also give you
entry to a special and separate 30-minute wedding tour of the home.
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Thursday, June 21—7:30 p.m.
University Heights Symphonic Band Performance on the Lawn
Join us for a beautiful summer evening band concert on the lawn behind President and Mrs. Garfield’s home! We
welcome the University Heights Symphonic Band to James A. Garfield National Historic Site for the second straight
year. The expansive lawn here at James A. Garfield NHS makes for a perfect venue for an outdoor concert
featuring music from different periods of American history. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, drinking water, and
picnic baskets! (Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted.) Free of charge.

to examine design features of the Garfield home and other buildings. Reservations required; please e-
Sunday, June 24—Timed Tours-Reservations Required

Saturday, June 30—7 p.m.

The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival Performs Outdoor Shakespeare: ‘Troilus and
Cressida’
Several of Shakespeare’s plays are found on the shelves of the Memorial Library at James A. Garfield
National Historic Site. This evening, enjoy Shakespeare “au natural”—in the great outdoors—as the
Cleveland Shakespeare Festival presents Troilus and Cressida on the expansive lawn behind the Garfield
home! The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival is the one of the nation’s largest free outdoor
Shakespearean companies! No reservations are required and the performance is FREE. Feel free to
bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner! No alcoholic beverages permitted. For more information about
the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival, visit www.cleveshakes.org.
July
Friday, July 6—10 a.m.
Naturalization Ceremony
In honor of the recent Fourth of July, visit the site to witness dozens of individuals from nations across
the globe take the oath as America’s newest citizens. The Garfield home provides an appropriate and
idyllic setting for this uniquely American ceremony. This event planned in partnership with the League
of Women Voters, Citizenship & Immigration Services (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), and the
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. The public is invited to attend this uniquely
American event free of charge.
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Saturday, July 7—10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 11—12 p.m. at Mentor Public Library (8215 Mentor Avenue)
History of the Medal of Honor—Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era Speaker Series
each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era!” The United States had few
awards for bravery when the Civil War began, but that changed in 1862 when President Lincoln
approved creation of the Medal of Honor—now the nation’s highest award for military valor. Learn
about the history of the Medal and some of the most notable Civil War recipients. Program is free of
charge; please make a free reservation by calling Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811. Attendees are
invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the talk. Speaker: Todd Arrington, James A. Garfield NHS.

reservations required. Please e-mail jaga_interpretation@nps.gov call 440-255-8722 for reservations.
Minimum age is 16.
Friday, July 20—7 p.m.

Northeast Ohio Civil War Round Table 7th Annual Speaker Symposium
Join members of the local Northeast Ohio Civil War Round Table (NEOCWRT) for a free public
symposium featuring speakers discussing various Civil War subjects. This is a perfect way to begin the
weekend of our annual Civil War encampment! Thanks to our friends in the NEOCWRT for organizing
this program for the seventh straight year! Everyone is invited to attend this event, held in the visitor
center auditorium. Speakers: Historians/National Park Service Rangers Daniel J. Vermilya and Matt
Atkinson. Free of charge.
Saturday, July 21 & Sunday, July 22—11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Civil War Encampment Weekend—Fee Free Days!
Back by popular demand for a ninth straight year! Enjoy a weekend Civil War encampment on the
grounds of President Garfield’s home. Learn more about camp life, the experience of battle, and future
President James A. Garfield’s experiences fighting for the Union. Includes numerous reenactor groups
and some live firing demonstrations with blank cartridges. Free of charge.

neighborhood using historic photos and modern views. Limited space; reservations required. Please
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e-mail jaga_interpretation@nps.gov or call 440-255-8722 for reservations. Must be 16 or older and able
Please wear comfortable walking shoes. NOTE: This tour normally held on third Saturday of each month,
but rescheduled for July only due to our annual Civil War encampment weekend on July 21-22. Thank
you for your understanding.

Saturday, July 28—2 p.m.

Lake Effect Concert Band Performance on the Lawn
Join the recently-formed Lake Effect Concert Band on the grounds for an hour of music from President
Garfield’s era—and a few contemporary tunes for good measure! The band is familiar with many of the
marches and patriotic songs of the last 130 years, and you can enjoy them just as the Garfield family
might have—gathered under a beautiful canopy of trees. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, drinking water,
and picnic baskets! (Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted.) RAIN DATE: Saturday, August 4 at 2 p.m.
Free of charge.
Sunday, July 29—Timed Tours-Reservations Required

times throughout the day; please e-mail jaga_interpretation@nps.gov call 440-255-8722 for more
August
Saturday, August 4—10 a.m.
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Sunday, August 5—2 p.m.
Lakeland Community College Civic Band Performance on the Lawn
Join us for our third and final outdoor concert of the summer when the Lakeland Community College
Civic Band performs on the lawn behind President and Mrs. Garfield’s home! Experience live music as it
was enjoyed on the Garfield property during the summer of 1880 when Garfield ran his “front porch”
presidential campaign from the home. This will be the Lakeland Civic Band’s third straight year of
performing here at James A. Garfield NHS! Feel free to bring lawn chairs, drinking water, and picnic
baskets! (Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted.)
Wednesday, August 8—12 p.m. at Mentor Public Library (8215 Mentor Avenue)
Ulysses S. Grant and the Election of 1868—Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era
Speaker Series
each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era.” Ulysses S. Grant was the most
revered hero of the Union after the Civil War and agreed to run for President as a Republican in 1868.
This presentation will examine Grant’s stance on many issues and look at the Republican and
Democratic campaigns of 1868. Program is free of charge; please make a free reservation by calling
Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811. Attendees are invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the talk.
Speaker: Alan Gephardt, James A. Garfield NHS.

Minimum age is 16.
Saturday, August 11—1 p.m.

The Garfield Home Restoration: A 20th Anniversary Retrospective
In June 1998, the Garfield home here at James A. Garfield NHS re-opened to the public after a closure of
several years. During those years, the home was painstakingly restored to a historically accurate
appearance from the 1886-early 20th century time period, and this is the look of the home that visitors
to the site still enjoy today—two decades later! Learn more about the history of the home, the research
and work that went into the restoration, and some of the improvements that have been made in the
past twenty years! Free of charge.

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Sunday, August 26—Timed Tours-Reservations Required

September
Saturday, September 1—10 a.m.

Minimum age is 16.
Wednesday, September 12—12 p.m. at Mentor Public Library (8215 Mentor Avenue)
The Last Surrender: The Confederate Surrender at Bennett Place, North Carolina—
Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era Speaker Series
each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era!” Most people think of Robert E.
Lee’s April 9, 1865 surrender at Appomattox Court House as the end of the Civil War. But did you know that the
war actually lasted another two weeks? The final large scale Confederate surrender took place on April 26 at
Bennett Place, North Carolina. Come to this program to learn more about the real end of the Civil War! Program
is free of charge; please make a free reservation by calling Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811.
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Attendees are invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the talk. Speaker: Rebecca Hayward, James A.
Garfield NHS.
Friday, September 14—10 a.m.

Naturalization Ceremony
In honor of Constitution Day (Sept. 17), visit the site to witness dozens of individuals from nations across
the globe take the oath as America’s newest citizens. The Garfield home provides an appropriate and
idyllic setting for this uniquely American ceremony. This event planned in partnership with the League
of Women Voters, Citizenship & Immigration Services (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), and the
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. The public is invited to attend this moving event
free of charge.

Saturday, September 22—10 a.m.-4 p.m.

National Public Lands Day—A Fee-Free Day!
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. Tour the Garfield home, enjoy the museum exhibits and film, walk the grounds, and learn more
than you ever thought possible about Mentor’s own President Garfield! Free of charge; no entrance
fees charged at any National Park Service sites across the U.S. on Public Lands Day!

Saturday, September 22—1 p.m.

Life after President Garfield with Mrs. Lucretia Garfield
President James A. Garfield died on September 19, 1881, some 80 days after being shot by Charles
Guiteau on July 2. As the nation mourned a leader struck down in his prime, Garfield’s widow, Lucretia,
and their five children had to adjust to life without him. Join Mrs. Lucretia Garfield (portrayed by living
historian Debbie Weinkamer) for a conversation about her family’s life in the years after President
Garfield’s death. Free of charge.
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Saturday, September 29—1 p.m.
Historic Route 20: A Journey Across America’s Longest Highway
The road that became US Route 20 began as an American Indian path leading early settlers out of
Boston. A century later, George Washington would follow the same path to take command of
Continental Army near Boston. Following the Revolution, the route developed to accommodate
westward expansion across New York establishing settlements along Lake Erie and beyond. The route
would become home to three US Presidents—Grant, Garfield, and Hayes—and was frequented by
Lincoln on several of his campaigns stops. The advent of the automobile allowed people to travel longer
distances in a shorter time and the need for good roadways increased. Auto groups began promoting a
route between Chicago and Boston as early as 1912, and by late 1925, it was designated as
transcontinental US Route 20. Author Bryan Farr took first cross country journey on US 20 in 2010 as an
alternative to the famous Route 66. Along the way, he found many locations equal to or surpassing what
one will find on 66. These discoveries led to a book and the formation of a nonprofit organization to
promote the small towns, sites, and history of this great American highway. Explore the history and take
a journey on the longest highway in America: US Route 20. Presented by Bryan Farr, President/Founder,
Historic US Route 20 Association. Free of charge. Books available for purchase in our Eastern National
bookstore; book signing to follow the program.
Sunday, September 30—Timed Tours-Reservations Required

October
Saturday, October 6—10 a.m.
Sunday, October 7—1 p.m.

Virtual Tour of Sgt. Alvin York’s World War I Battle Site in France
Garfield connections to World War I abound: presidential son Harry Garfield served as Federal Fuel
Administrator, and eight Garfield grandsons served overseas! As the 100th anniversary of the Armistice
ending the “Great War” approaches, join presenter Dennis Heritage as he used photos and video to
guide you through the recently-identified location in the Argonne Forest where the humble Tennessean
Alvin York singlehandedly outshot an entire German machine gun battalion! This astonishing feat
brought him the Medal of Honor and ushered his name into the pantheon of legend. Free of charge.
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Wednesday, October 10—12 p.m. at Mentor Public Library (8215 Mentor Avenue)
Six Decades of Active Duty: The Life of Admiral David G. Farragut—Leaders & Legacies
of the Civil War Era Speaker Series
each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era!” This month, in honor of the
Navy’s October 13 birthday, learn more about the life and career of U.S. Navy Admiral David Glasgow
Farragut, who served an incredible 60 YEARS on active duty, including during the Civil War! Program is
free of charge; please make a free reservation by calling Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811.
Attendees are invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the talk. Speaker: Todd Arrington, James A.
Garfield NHS.

Minimum age is 16.
Friday, October 19 & Saturday, October 20—6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Poe in Person: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was America’s most famous writer of the macabre, and several of his works were
among the personal collection of James A. Garfield. Visit for special performances of several Poe stories
and poems by David Keltz, America’s foremost Poe living historian! This event is intended for those 16
years and older. Cost is $15.00/per ticket per performance. Tickets are limited and required. Please call
440-255-8722 for more information or to reserve tickets. Tickets on sale as of October 1.


Sunday, October 28—Timed Tours-Reservations Required

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November
Saturday, November 3—10 a.m.
Sunday, November 11—10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Veterans Day—A Fee Free Day!
The Secretary of the Interior has designated Veterans Day as a fee-free day at all National Park Service
sites across the United States. Visit on Sunday, November 11, during the site’s normal hours (10 a.m.-5
p.m.) for free entrance to the site. Walk the grounds, check out the museum exhibits, watch the film,
and take a guided tour of the Garfield home for free! Thank you for your service to all of America’s
military veterans!
Saturday, November 10—10 a.m.

Minimum age is 16.
Wednesday, November 14—12 p.m. at Mentor Public Library (8215 Mentor Avenue)
“We Can Now Look Back Upon the Scene”: Cycloramas as Art, Entertainment, &
Memorial—Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era Speaker Series
each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era!” Healing takes time. By the last
decades of the 19th century, Americans were ready to look back at their shared experience of Civil War.
A new theatrical field—the cyclorama—allowed people to witness the war in a way no parade or
monument could. This presentation will look at battlefield cycloramas and the amazing ability they had
to put veterans and their families in the center of the defining experience of their lives. Program is free
of charge; please make a free reservation by calling Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811. Attendees
are invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the talk. Speaker: Joan Kapsch, James A. Garfield NHS.
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Sunday, November 18—8:30 a.m.
Third Annual Garfield Gallop 5K Race: A City of Mentor Special Event
Runners from far and wide are invited to participate in the 3rd annual Garfield Gallop 5K! This race is
sponsored by the City of Mentor and Second Sole of Mentor and will begin and end in front of the
Garfield home on Mentor Avenue on the day before James Garfield’s 187th birthday: Sunday, November
18! Race participants and their families are invited to visit James A. Garfield NHS after the race!
Runners must register with the City of Mentor; visit www.garfieldgallop.com for more information.
December
Saturday, December 1—10 a.m.
Saturday, December 8—10 a.m.
Minimum age is 16.
Saturday, December 8—7 p.m.

A Winter Evening at Lawnfield with Mrs. Lucretia Garfield
Join First Lady Lucretia Rudolph Garfield for an intimate evening as she reminisces about the Garfield
family’s most cherished holiday memories and traditions. Live music, light refreshments, and a
candlelight tour of the Garfield home are included in this very special event. Cost is $15.00 per person.
Limited space; reservations required. Please e-mail jaga_interpretation@nps.gov or call 440-255-8722
for reservations. Minimum age is 16.
Wednesday, December 12—12 p.m. at Mentor Public Library (8215 Mentor Avenue)
Digging Up Your Roots: Civil War Genealogy 101—Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War
Era Speaker Series
each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era!” There are a million ways to do
research on your Civil War ancestors, including a myriad of online databases. But where do you start?
This program will explore some of the major online resources for locating soldiers & sailors of the Civil
War and provide a take-home guide to begin your own journey into Civil War genealogy! Program is
free of charge; please make a free reservation by calling Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811.
Attendees are invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the talk. Speaker: Allison Powell, James A.
Garfield NHS.
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Tuesday, January 9—12 p.m. at Skye Bistro (8434 Mentor Avenue)

Tuesday, February 6—12 p.m. at Skye Bistro (8434 Mentor Avenue)

Saturday, February 10—10 a.m.

Tuesday, March 6—12 p.m. at Skye Bistro (8434 Mentor Avenue)

Saturday, March 10—10 a.m.

Saturday, March 10—1 p.m.

Tuesday, April 3—12 p.m. at Skye Bistro (8434 Mentor Avenue)

Saturday, April 7—10 a.m.

Saturday, April 14—10 a.m.

Saturday, April 21—10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, May 12—10 a.m.

Saturday, May 26—10 a.m.

Saturday, May 26—1 p.m.

Sunday, May 27—Timed Tours-Reservations Required

Saturday, June 9—10 a.m.

Sunday, June 10—1 p.m.

Saturday, June 16—10 a.m.

Saturday, June 16—10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, June 23—10 a.m.

Sunday, June 24—Timed Tours-Reservations Required

Saturday, June 30—7 p.m.

Saturday, July 14—10 a.m.

Friday, July 20—7 p.m.

Saturday, July 21 & Sunday, July 22—11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, July 28—10 a.m.

Saturday, July 28—10 a.m.

Saturday, July 28—2 p.m.

Sunday, July 29—Timed Tours-Reservations Required

Saturday, August 11—10 a.m.

Saturday, August 11—1 p.m.

Saturday, August 18—10 a.m.

Sunday, August 26—Timed Tours-Reservations Required

Saturday, September 8—10 a.m.

Friday, September 14—10 a.m.

Saturday, September 15—10 a.m.

Saturday, September 22—10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, September 22—10 a.m.

Saturday, September 22—1 p.m.

Sunday, September 30—Timed Tours-Reservations Required

Sunday, October 7—1 p.m.

Saturday, October 13—10 a.m.

Friday, October 19 & Saturday, October 20—6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 20—10 a.m.

Saturday, October 27—10 a.m.

Sunday, October 28—Timed Tours-Reservations Required

Sunday, November 11—10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, November 10—10 a.m.

Saturday, December 8—7 p.m.

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