James A. Garfield National Historic Site

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.

08/10/2026

James A. Garfield NHS is experiencing a power outage. Phones and internet are affected. The site is open and offering tours of the home.

For more news and updates, visit www.nps.gov/jaga

08/03/2026

Reminder: Delayed opening!

Tuesday, August 4th, James A. Garfield NHS will open at 1pm. This delayed opening will allow for emergency leak detection to occur onsite. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

07/30/2026

Delayed Opening Notice

James A. Garfield National Historic Site will open at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, to allow for emergency plumbing leak detection to be completed.

For additional information about the site, please visit www.nps.gov/jaga.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

07/24/2026

Busy weekend on the grounds of the Garfield site! Lake Effect Concert Band will play at 2pm on Saturday, followed by the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival performing Richard III at 7pm. Come back Sunday for the Lakeland Civic Band at 2pm! All events are free. Bring a picnic (alcoholic beverages not permitted) and chair or blanket and take advantage of the nice weather while enjoying great music and drama!

We also welcome the Lake County Bicentennial Bell, originally cast in 2002 and repurposed in 2025 for America's 250th birthday. We thank the Lake County Commissioners for their effort and support in providing the Lake County Liberty bell for our events this weekend.

07/17/2026

Due to hazardous air quality conditions on Friday, July 17, House Tours have been suspended. The visitor center and grounds remain open.

For updates and to learn more, visit:

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...