The home of the 20th President in Mentor, Ohio, still stands today as the James A. Garfield National Historic Site and is run by the National Park Service. The site, however, serves as more than just a telling of Garfield’s life. The house at the site stands as a symbol for the history of Ohio before Garfield, the importance of his wife and children continuing his legacy, and even as a case study for historic preservation and the role that museums play in our history. Understanding the house as it physically came to be, and how its story was told, is just as important to understanding Garfield’s place in history. | Source: National Park Service Download Original File
