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!
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 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.
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