Local Mentor, Ohio links of interest

Local Mentor and Ohio Links of Interest

Ed Haney and Debbie Weinkamer just completed their third season as docents at the James A. Garfield Memorial Cabin and Birth Site in Moreland Hills, OH. The replica cabin, situated on the Village Hall grounds, was built ten years ago and is operated by the Moreland Hills Historical Society. Visitors experience the setting in which our 20^th U.S. President lived during his formative years (1831-1854).

For more information about the site, visitation hours, or the Moreland Hills Historical Society, please visit their website at http://morelandhills.com/?page_id=280#cabin or call 440-248-1188

Northeast Ohio Bed and Breakfast - Homestead House!

Homestead House Bed and Breakfast offers fine accommodations in the heart of Willoughby's Historic District.

Recently restored 1884 Italianate painted-lady style home offers spacious Victorian charm and hospitality. Come and enjoy the large front porch, hardwood stenciled floors, spacious rooms with unique hand carved Victorian beds, sumptuous Jacuzzi tubs and distinctive fireplaces. The Historic District setting lets you walk to fine restaurants, antique shops and much more. Only 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland we provide easy access to the Kirtland Historic Center, area beaches, biking, hiking, fishing and boating.

Yours Truly Restaurant --on Center Street In Mentor, Ohio

http://www.ytr.com

Yours Truly’s Vice President, Jeffrey Shibley, is an avid supporter of local history, and the James A. Garfield story in particular. He and his management staff in Mentor – Joe Fracci, Shauna Oreh , and Mary O’Brien – are committed to community involvement.

The Lake County Historical Society (website http://www.lakehistory.org/) has relocated to the former Lake County Home at 415 Riverside Dr., Painesville Township, OH, 44077. LCHS was the caretaker of Lawnfield for many years and has an excellent Garfield collection of artifacts and archives, including photographs, books, newspapers, music, and speeches. Contact them at (440) 639-2945 for more information

Lawnfield Inn and Suites

http://www.lawnfield.com/index.html

http://www.lawnfield.com/presidents.html

Nancy & Rob Kneen, proprietors of the Best Western Lawnfield Inn and Suites in Mentor, promote President Garfield as a local connection to their hotel. They even have Garfield-related artifacts decorating their establishment.

"Hairdresser to the Presidents"

We can make specialized hairpieces for special occassions