Campaign Office of James A. Garfield

This small building would become the epicenter of communication during James A. Garfield's presidential campaign of 1880. Learn more about the building before, during, and after that campaign season in 1880 here!

• This small gray building with red roof is located right behind the main house's backdoor. The front of the building has two short steps that lead to the front door. there is a lift if needed. inside the building is a small sofa, desk with a lamp, as well as many books and bookshelves. Visitors are welcome to view the inside of the Campaign Office although there is a glass barrier between the spaces.

Carriage House and Horse Barn

In 1893, the Carriage House and Horse Barn was built under the eye of Mrs. Garfield. She wanted to change the farm into more of a country estate and the creation of this building began that process. Find out more about the building.

• This building has a beige exterior. Inside the Visitor Center exhibits, once horse stalls, give visitors a chronological view of President James A. Garfield's life. There are three exhibits that have audio presentations. There is a National Park Service Park Ranger present at the front desk as well as a small gift shop. The site film is shown in the building, once where carriages were kept.

Chicken Coop

The Chicken Coop visible today was constructed in 1893 while Mrs. Garfield was rearranging her farm into a country estate. Learn more about the building here!

• This a small beige building situated to the right of the granary. If you are walking down the path towards the end of park property the chicken coop is the first building to be seen along the rightside of the path followed by the granary and horse barn.

Gasholder

Natural gas was discovered on the Garfield property in the 1880s. This small stone structure, eventually attached to the Carriage House and Horse Barn, was constructed to house the gas well.

• The Gasholder is attached to the back side of the Visitor Center today. Going out the back door of the Visitor Center and turning left will guide you to a rounded portion of the building where the well is located.

Granary

One of the original buildings on the Garfield Farm from President Garfield's era. Learn more about the building, its orignal location and use.

• The small beige building sits between a horse barn (left) and a chicken coop (right) at the back of park property behind the Visitor Center. A wayside exhibit is located near for interpretative text. The small building is on stilts.

Horse Barn

Candidate James A. Garfield and wife Lucretia had this building built in 1877. In 1893, 12 years after the death of the president, Mrs. Garfield moved it to the rear of the property. Learn more about the historic barn and when visitos can view the inside!

• This building is the most northern part of park property today. It is a large structure with two floors. A sliding door is located at the bottom of the barn and a cupola is located at the top. Inside the building horse stalls, an old staircase, original hand-hewn timber in the rafters. There is a small staircase that leads up into a converted area for group presentations.

Mrs. Garfield's Windmill

In 1894, Mrs. Garfield started to transform the farm into a country estate for family. One of the buildings she transformed was a windmill that had fallen into disrepair.. Find out more about the windmill and her involvement in making these repairs!

• You are located behind the Garfield Home on the path leading back to the Visitor Center. Looking to the north of the property, towards the Visitor Center, the windmill stands before you. This windmill was reconstructed under the eye of Mrs. Garfield in 1894. The windmill stands 62 feet tall with the original stone foundation intact with white siding that has been replaced over time.

James A. Garfield National Historic Site Visitor Center

• James A. Garfield National Historic Site Visitor Center
• In 1893, Lucretia Garfield constructed a Carriage House and Horse Barn behind the Garfield Home. In 1998, the same building was opened as the Visitor Center at James A. Garfield National Historic Site. Inside visitors can find the site's 18-minute film as well exhibits in chronological order of the president's life. Check-in for tours of the Garfield home are at the Front Desk.

• Guided tours of the Garfield home
• Guided tours are available through the beautifully restored Garfield home.

• Complete the Junior Ranger Program!
• The Junior Ranger program allows children to learn and explore more about James A. Garfield National Historic Site. Activities can be completed at the site or using our online resources.

• Today in the Park
• 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!
• If you bring your dog to James A. Garfield National Historic Site they can become the newest B.A.R.K. Ranger!

• Cell Phone Tours At James A. Garfield National Historic Site
• Enjoy the listening to the cell phone while exploring the grounds at James A. Garfield National Historic Site

• Start Your Visit in the Visitor Center
• 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 that explore and examine his life.

Guided tours available of the Garfield home

May: Guided house tours begin after 12 pm. Visitor Center open daily 10 am - 5 pm. June - October: Guided house tours begin after 10 am. Visitor Center open daily 10 am - 5 pm. November - April: Fridays-Saturdays-Sundays: Guided house tours begin after 10 am. Visitor Center open daily 10 am - 5 pm. Closed Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Groups of 6 or more require reservations. Call 440-255-8722. Schools and groups can arrange tours during the week. Call 440-255-8722.