The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on April 20, 2026, welcoming a new member and dealing with numerous business items such as the damage to the new sign brought about by recent wind issues, replacement doors for the basement, the NEO intermuseum council meeting to be attended by the Zizkas, recent meeting at the Portage County Historical Society where recruitment of younger individuals was emphasized, recent scholarship essays turned in, updates for the constitution and by-laws of the organization, renovation of the rental apartment, possible open house at the May 23 car show, possible QR codes for items in display cases to enhance visitor experience, possible fund-raising project involving stickers, updating of signs on entrance doors, the travels of Lucretia Garfield’s dress were revealed
Thanks went to Barb Walker for her “Tap Talks” information and arrangements.
Christmas Walk dates, prices & times–including the Candlelight Walk and ornaments to be offered–were discussed.
And, speaking of “Tap Talks”…a near-capacity crowd was in attendance at The Mill for the “Cradle to Grave” presentation on April 21 highlighting the Garfield Trail stretching from the birthplace (Moreland Hills) to Hiram College (education), to the Mentor farm family home now part of the National Park Service, to the burial place (Lakeview Cemetery) of our nation’s twentieth President, James A. Garfield. There were posters, exhibits, pictures (the Garfield-Robbins-Zimmerman house), costumed personages (Lucretia Garfield) and the great grandson (Tim Garfield) of the President as part of the presentation. Sponsors were listed as Morgan Litho of Clevelad, Drone Ohio, the National Park Service, Carla Vondrak Garfield and Debbie Weinkammer. Visitor swag–magnets, baubles, puzzles, etc.– was available, as was online information –mhhsohio.org, hiram.edu, nps.gov/jaga, lakeviewcemetery.com.
Very informative, entertaining and worthwhile. Watch for more.
