James A. Garfield National Historic Site

10/12/2026

Reminder!!!! The site will be closed again Tuesday, Oct. 13th and Wednesday, Oct. 14th for the remainder of the water line repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience!

10/10/2026

The site will be closed again Tuesday, Oct. 13th and Wednesday, Oct. 14th for the remainder of the water line repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience!

10/07/2026

Reminder: James A. Garfield NHS is closed today, Wednesday, Oct. 7th and Thursday, Oct. 8th for water leak repairs.

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10/06/2026

We're overjoyed to welcome Brad and Grandma Joy!! Join us for a book chat and signing on Friday, Oct. 9th at 7pm at the visitor center theater. A limited number of books are for sale at our bookstore.

10/05/2026

James A. Garfield NHS will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 7th and Thursday, Oct. 8th to allow for repairs to a main water leak. Please visit our website www.nps.gov/jaga for more information about the site.

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 p...

09/02/2026

Before he became president, James A. Garfield served in the military. Today, his story connects past service with new opportunities to serve. Ready for your next mission? If you’re preparing to transition from military service, the National Park Service has opportunities to put your skills to work while gaining more experience in public service. James A. Garfield National Historic Site is seeking a SkillBridge participant for Visitor Services in Mentor, Ohio.

Find the opportunity on the Department of War SkillBridge website: https://www.skillbridge.mil/locations

Search “Mentor, OH” + “National Park Service” to learn more!

08/30/2026

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE for “An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe” starring David Keltz at James A. Garfield National Historic Site! Join us September 24, 25, or 26 for spine-tingling performances:
🕕 6:00 pm — “The Pit and the Pendulum” + “The Raven”
🕗 8:00 pm — “Hop-Frog” + “The Raven”
$40 admission includes a Garfield home tour & refreshments.
Tickets are limited—grab yours online at www.garfieldtrail.org/event-list!
Sponsored by The Garfield Trail & James A. Garfield Alliance.

08/15/2026

He’s back! Join us this year for An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe starring the incredible David Keltz as the Master of the Macabre.

The show returns for a special three-night engagement on September 24, 25, and 26. The 6:00 pm shows will feature the story “The Pit and the Pendulum” followed by a recitation of the poem “The Raven.” The 8:00 pm shows will feature the story “Hop-Frog” also followed by a recitation of the poem “The Raven.”

Cost is $40.00/per person per performance and includes a tour of the Garfield home and light refreshments. Tickets are limited, required, and can only be purchased online.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: www.garfieldtrail.org/event-list
Special thanks to the Garfield Trail The Garfield Trail along with James A. Garfield Alliance (a committee of The Garfield Trail) for sponsoring this event!

08/14/2026

Looking for something to do on Saturday? Great Geauga County Fair Band will play at 2pm tomorrow, Saturday, August 15th onsite. Event is open and free.

Pack your chair, bring your blankie and your non-alcoholic beverages and enjoy the music.

08/10/2026

James A. Garfield NHS is back online from this morning's power outage. The site is operating under normal operating conditions.