James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor announces the return of free outdoor concerts on the grounds behind President and Mrs. Garfield’s home this summer. These concerts are sponsored by the site’s non-profit partner, the James A. Garfield Alliance (jgarfieldalliance.org), and Lakeland Community College.
Concerts scheduled in this series are:
Thursday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m.-University Heights Symphonic Band;
Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m.-Lake Effect Concert Band;
Sunday, July 31 at 2 p.m.-Lakeland Community College Civic Band;
Saturday, August 20 at 2 p.m.-Great Geauga County Fair Band.
Visitors attending concerts are invited to bring lawn chairs, drinking water, and picnic baskets. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
“We’re excited to bring special events like these free concerts back to James A. Garfield National Historic Site this summer," said Site Manager Todd Arrington. “Our grounds are a perfect place to enjoy live music, and there is historical precedent since bands played here during James A. Garfield’s 1880 ‘front porch’ presidential campaign."
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
