Lawnfield hosts ‘Lucretia Garfield’

James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor announced a new program will be held at 7 p.m., Dec. 9 — “A Winter Evening at Lawnfield with Mrs. Lucretia Garfield.”

First Lady Lucretia Garfield, portrayed by Debbie Weinkamer, will be on hand in the site’s visitor center auditorium. for an intimate evening of reminiscing about the Garfield family’s most cherished winter and holiday memories and traditions, according to a news release. These memories will be from the period when her husband, President James A. Garfield, was alive.

Garfield was assassinated in 1881 after just a few months as the 20th president of the United States.

The event will include live music, light refreshments, and a tour of the Garfield home.

Call 440-255-8722 with questions.

Tickets are required and are now on sale for $15. The minimum age to attend this program is 16. Tickets must be purchased in person at James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave. in Mentor. The site is

Tickets must be purchased in person at James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave. in Mentor. The site is currently open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

currently open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

“We’re excited about this new program for the holiday season,” said Site Manager Todd Arrington in the release. “This time of year is a favorite for many, and the Garfield property — nicknamed ‘Lawnfield’ during Garfield’s 1880 presidential campaign — is really beautiful in this late fall/early winter period. If this program proves popular, we may make this an annual tradition here at James A. Garfield National Historic Site.”