Last updated: May 12, 2023
Thing to Do
Guided tours of the Garfield home
NPS
Rangers and volunteers lead visitors through the beautifully restored Victorian-era home of President and Mrs. James A. Garfield. Though only president for 200 days, James Garfield made history from the front porch of his Mentor farm during the 1880 presidential campaign by welcoming visitors (and potential voters) to his home. He engaged with them, and delivered often extemporaneous speeches from his porch. Following his assassination, Mrs. Garfield cemented his legacy by creating the first presidential memorial library. Learn how the Garfield family thrived in their Mentor home, and continued to honor their beloved husband, father and son beyond his death.
Details
Duration
45 Minutes
Activity
Guided Tours
Rangers and volunteers lead visitors through the beautifully restored Victorian-era home of President and Mrs. James A. Garfield.
Age(s)
No age limit.
Pets Allowed
No
Leashed pets are permitted outside on the walking path. Service animals are permitted inside the historic buildings.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
Yes
Groups of 6 or more must have a reservation.
Season
During the month of May, the Visitor Center is open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours of the Garfield home begin at noon. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
June - October, the Visitor Center and tours are open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
November - April, the Visitor Center and tours are open Friday - Saturday - Sunday from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
June - October, the Visitor Center and tours are open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
November - April, the Visitor Center and tours are open Friday - Saturday - Sunday from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
Time of Day
During the month of May, the Visitor Center is open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours of the Garfield home begin at noon. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
June - October, the Visitor Center and tours are open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
November - April, the Visitor Center and tours are open Friday - Saturday - Sunday from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
June - October, the Visitor Center and tours are open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
November - April, the Visitor Center and tours are open Friday - Saturday - Sunday from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
Accessibility Information
Visitors with mobility issues can access the front porch via an exterior lift operated by a ranger. Once inside, an elevator will bring wheelchairs to the second floor, and a video will show the next level which is only accessible using stairs.
Service animals are permitted inside the buildings. Leashed pets are limited to the grounds only.
Service animals are permitted inside the buildings. Leashed pets are limited to the grounds only.