Garfield Historic Site hosting free concerts

James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor recently announced the return of free outdoor concerts on the grounds behind President and Mrs. Garfield’s home this summer. Scheduled concerts are: • June 9 at 7:30 p.m. — University Heights Symphonic Band

• July 23 at 2 p.m. — Lake Effect Concert Band

• July 31 at 2 p.m. — Lakeland Community College Civic Band

• Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. — Great Geauga County Fair Band.

Visitors attending concerts are invited to bring lawn chairs, drinking water, and picnic baskets, however alcoholic beverages are prohibited, according to a news release

“We’re excited to bring special events like these free concerts back to James A. Garfield National Historic Site this summer,” Site Manager Todd Arrington stated in the release. “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.”

These concerts are sponsored by the site’s non-profit partner, the James A. Garfield Alliance and Lakeland Community College.

The Garfield National Historic Site is located at 8095 Mentor Ave. in Mentor.