One of the briefest presidencies, but with one of the most brilliant occupants of the office, learn about James Garfield, the 20th President. We’ll explore his political rise, his presidency, his wife, Lucretia, and family, and his home in Mentor, called Lawnfield!
Be sure to listen to James Garfield’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1,“James Garfield and Moreland Hills” on his birthplace!
Also, be sure to listen to James Garfield’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “James Garfield’s Tomb” on his gravesite!
James Garfield’s Lawnfield Lawnfield Drawing RoomGarfield’s Mother’s room Front stair Reception HallJames looking out Stair and additionDining Room Love the Library Cool bookcases Garfield’s desk from Congress and personal items Library Garfield bust In the vault, including Queen Victoria’s flowers Garfield’s Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Garfield’s Home You can see the additions here
From My July 2022 Visit!
Gorgeous day at Lawnfield! LawnfieldMain entrance hallJames watching over the entranceEntrance hallFormal drawing room Dining room Plates and finery Heading up In the library Spider deskI love this room Library items In the vault Library selfie My favorite room Bedroom Mollie’s room James’ office From the front Lawnfield Love this angle, showing the joining of the differrent buildsProfile pic!
From My August 2016 Visit!
James Garfield’s Lawnfield Drawing Room James Garfield James all over his mother’s room Dining Room Garfield China James at the top of the stairs Memorial Library Just love the collection Garfield’s deskAnother angle in the Library In the vault Garfield’s bedroom Between two roses With Matt Hochstetler in front of Lawnfield
James Garfield’s Lawnfield
Postcard of Lawnfield with added porchHistoric Images of Lawnfield from the National Park Service.
"I have a terrific headache!" Franklin Roosevelt exclaimed, right before slumping over, and ending the longest and one of the most consequential Presidencies. Learn about the end of our 32nd President's administration, his health concerns, decline and death, and burial, along with his legacy! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2026/02/17/season-3-episode-32-franklin-roosevelts-tomb/Season 1's Franklin Roosevelt Episode: "Franklin Roosevelt and Hyde Park" on his birthplace!Season 2's Franklin Roosevelt Episode: "Franklin Roosevelt and Warm Springs" on his homes!Support the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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Visiting the Presidents 
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