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Tag Archives: James A. Garfield
Interview with Benjamin Arrington, author of ‘The Last Lincoln Republican’
Both local and national history buffs will love Todd Arrington discussing his new book, The Last Lincoln Republican: The Presidential Election of 1880 with our own John Foster. Arrington serves as the site director of the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor. His … Continue reading
The Civil War & President James A. Garfield
By now, many people know how Mentor’s own President James A. Garfield served in the Civil War, but how did he feel about the war and its causes? Garfield catapulted to national fame because of his role in the impressive … Continue reading
Major Battles of the Civil War: The Battle of Middle Creek
Our Civil War series continues with a spotlight on The Battle of Middle Creek, a lesser-known conflict with local importance because Mentor’s own James A. Garfield led the Union into the fray. Discover how what happened in Kentucky set Garfield … Continue reading
5 Facts about the Garfield Family & Mentor Public Library
We’re fortunate to be neighbors with the James A. Garfield National Historic Site. They lead a monthly a Civil War series at our Main Branch and are a wonderful resource to have nearby. Moreover, the Garfield family has a long … Continue reading
The Untold Stories of Mentor, Ohio, with Thomas Matowitz
Thomas Matowitz, the author and local historian who literally wrote the book one Mentor, Ohio, returned to the library to share some of his best stories. Matowitz is the perfect person to discuss prominent Mentor families like the Garfields, landmarks like … Continue reading
