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James A. Garfield National Historic Site

James A. Garfield National Historic Site Receives National Underground Railroad Network To Freedom Site Designation

The James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Ohio has been designated as a contributing site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. This determination has been made based on the significant contribution the site makes to the understanding of the Underground Railroad in American history.

Politics And Pokemon Lead To Biggest Month Ever At James A. Garfield National Historic Site

At James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 25 miles east of Cleveland, this year’s Republican National Convention and the popular mobile game Pokemon Go helped drive 13,083 visitors to the site in July. That total is 57 percent higher than the previous monthly record of 8,358 visitors five years ago, in July 2011.

Civil War Encampment Weekend Returning To James A. Garfield National Historic Site

For the sixth consecutive year, James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Ohio will host a Civil War encampment on its Mentor grounds to commemorate and interpret the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The event will take place at the site this coming weekend. The encampment’s hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. both days.

A View From the Overlook: “How Do You Get A Permanent Job With The NPS?”

“How Do You Get A Permanent Job With The NPS?” This is a frequently asked question, Neighbors! No doubt about it, the NPS is a feel-good agency that many people would like to join, and they are not easily dissuaded. Unfortunately, the answer to that question is complicated, ambiguous and fluid.
  • By PJ Ryan - January 29th, 2014 3:00am

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