James Abram Garfield was also a born-again Christian, saved at age 18, and was an elder in his church when elected president. He said, before leaving for Washington: “I resign the highest office ...

A year after the national centennial, a long-time member of the House of Representatives and future president of the United States reflected on the development of the American legislature. “Coin ...

In 1880, James Garfield traveled to Republican party headquarters in New York for a meeting with the leader of the Stalwart faction of the party, Roscoe Conkling. Garfield’s trip culminated in ...

Amidst all of this, James Garfield was elected president, bringing hope to Americans of all backgrounds across the nation.

Discover the artwork of President James A. Garfield’s Mentor home during a free program at noon March 12 at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave. Garfield once credited his ...

Excellence is not just a goal at James A. Garfield Local Schools—it’s a standard. That dedication to student growth and achievement has earned JAG the 2024 Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of ...

James and Lucretia Garfield had seven children, five of whom survived into adulthood to make a lasting impact on their country. The passing of the Garfield's first and last children at ages ...

James A. Garfield National Historic Site has scheduled its annual Presidents’ Day event for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 17. Visitors will be able to tour the Garfield home, visitor center museum ...

The Last of the "Log Cabin Presidents" James Garfield was the last president to be born in a log cabin. When James was born in 1831, Ohio was on the edge of the American frontier and had been a ...