First Ladies National Historic Site in Canton, Ohio is excited to host living history interpreter Debbie Weinkamer for her program “Life after President Garfield". This program will be available at the Education Center on July 28 at 11:00 AM and again at 1:00 PM.
The terrible tragedy of President Garfield’s assassination in 1881 shattered his wife Lucretia’s world. First Lady for only four months, she was suddenly thrust into the spotlight during his suffering after the shooting, staying constantly by his side. She was admired and respected by her fellow Americans and people abroad as she publicly exhibited strength and courage. However, her shy and private nature resumed after her husband’s death when she returned to Mentor, Ohio. Through her own words, learn more about Lucretia Garfield’s dedication to her husband’s memory and discover how she occupied her remaining 36-1/2 years. The Widow Garfield at the turn of the 20th Century will explain how her children achieved their own destinies and why James had said that Lucretia “rose up to every occasion."
This program is a free event, but pre-registration is requested. For the 11:00 AM program please register here, and for the 1:00 PM program register here.
The National First Ladies Library, non- profit partner to First Ladies National Historic Site, completely restored the Saxton home in the late 1990’s making it one of the unique presidential homes preserved for the American People. The Saxton House became a National Pak Service Site in 2000, and both organizations work together to interpret the history of First Ladies today. For more information, visit us at www.nps.gov/fila, on Facebook or Instagram at @FirstLadiesNPS, email e-mail us, or call 330-452-0876. To contact the National First Ladies’ Library call 330-452-0876, email pdschmitz@firstladies.org, or visit www.firstladies.org
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service