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Presidential Parade: Ohio’s
Presidential Homes and Memorials -Tour 1
Get a glimpse of the homes, birthplaces or memorials of three
of the eight presidents that called Ohio home.
2 days/1 night
tour
Day
1
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
216-721-5722
Cleveland area
Welcome to Lawnfield, the home
of James A. Garfield, the 20th president of the United States. In 1880,
Garfield added the front porch to the home, which became nationally known
during his presidential campaign. Reporters named the home "Lawnfield"
because of the wide expanse of lawn on which they literally camped out
during the campaign.
Lunch in
area. Drive to Fremont
 Hayes
Presidential Center (OHS)
800-600-6919
Fremont
(Sandusky County)
Tour the beautiful Hayes Presidential Center, which
contains the residence of Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th president of the
United States. Besides Spiegel Grove (the residence), the grounds also
hold a library, a museum, and the tomb of the president and his wife, Lucy
Webb Hayes.
Overnight in
Fremont. Drive to Marion.
DAY
2
Harding Home and Tomb (OHS)
800-600-6894
Marion (Marion County)
Warren G. Harding
launched himself into the White House in 1920 with his famous "front
porch" campaign. The restored Victorian house was built in 1891 and
contains almost all original furnishings owned by President Harding and
his wife Florence. The nearby Harding Tomb is a circular monument of white
Georgia marble containing the remains of President and Mrs. Harding. The
simple Doric features and spacious surroundings combine to create one of
the most beautiful presidential memorials outside Washington,
DC.
 Drive to Columbus.
Lunch in Columbus
Flag Lady's Flag Store
800-797-3524
Columbus
A tour of this very patriotic shop
with your group is a must.
For lodging and
restaurant information call:
Fremont/Sandusky County Convention
& Visitors Bureau
800-255-8070
Convention and Visitors Bureau of
Greater Cleveland
800-321-1001
Greater Columbus Convention
& Visitors Bureau
800-354-2657
Marion County Convention &
Visitors Bureau
800-371-6688
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