Today we visited James A Garfield National Historic Site—famous for the Front Porch campaign, as well as serving as the first “presidential library.” Garfield had one of the oddest Presidencies; unexpectedly nominated, then assassinated by a patronage seeker just months into his term.

A large Victorian-style house with a wraparound porch and red gabled roofs is surrounded by greenery.

A luxurious, vintage-style room features elegant wooden furniture, intricate rugs, and an impressive ceiling design, with classic decor and roped-off sections.

A cozy study room features wooden bookshelves filled with books and decorative items, framed artwork on the walls, and a wooden floor.

A historical library or study room features wooden furniture, bookshelves filled with old books, and desks with vintage lamps and paper documents.

A stained glass piece featuring a portrait is displayed on a stand in a room with decorative ceramic items on a cabinet.

A covered porch features red chairs and doors, wooden siding, and overlooks a grassy area with trees.