The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to maintaining and preserving the Site as a museum and …
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Sep 10, 2024
I have been to many similar sites around the country. What makes this special is that the majority of the items in the house are the original items used by the Harrisons. The guided tour was well wor… Full review by Ron M
Jul 15, 2024
John (Fred) did a great job explaining the history and importance of the Harrison presidency, all those who love history will love this tour. Full review by 319alw
Jul 10, 2024
I knew next to nothing about Benjamin Harrison prior to our visit. Such an interesting president and such a great tour! Grace was our guide. She was full of information, obviously knew way more than … Full review by Kim R
I would like to take a group of 8th graders on this tour. Would that age group be interested? Or would they lose interest?
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It would be pretty esoteric for a high energy, short attention span class. If that description doesn’t apply, then it could work. But a drawback will be that the tour is not conducive to large …
It would be pretty esoteric for a high energy, short attention span class. If that description doesn’t apply, then it could work. But a drawback will be that the tour is not conducive to large groups, unless you arrange in advance so you can have more than one host and break the class into groups of about eight. Any larger and it is hard to fit into the rooms as you walk around the house and see cheat the docent is talking about or pointing to. Also, the exhibits in the other building and the exhibits on the to floor are small so a group larger than 10-12 would be in each other’s way.
My husband is in a wheelchair. Are you accessible? Are there any tours around Feb 21st?
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Hello, We have a ramp up to the front door and a elevator. Tours begin in the Welcome Center (carriage house). On Sat. Feb. 21st we are open from 10:00 to 3:30. Tours are on …
Hello, We have a ramp up to the front door and a elevator. Tours begin in the Welcome Center (carriage house). On Sat. Feb. 21st we are open from 10:00 to 3:30. Tours are on the hour and half hour. Tours last about one hour 15 mins. Thank you
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