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We are on a journey that is transforming the Presidential Site for years to come.

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“Great lives do not go out,
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23rd President
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Move President Harrison’s horn chair around to experience the 3D information.

An inaugural gift from Texas rancher D.M. O'Conner, one of the 3 plaques read: Thermophyae Had Her Messenger Of Defeat But The Alamo And Refugio Had None.

The chair seat is upholstered in original leopard hide.

Charles Puppe crafted the chair in 1889. It has 12 matching Texas longhorns and nickel-plated glass ball casters.

No “Compact of Silence”: Black Civil Rights Advocates in the Harrison Era

No “Compact of Silence”: Black Civil Rights Advocates in the Harrison Era

This special exhibit highlights national and local Black civil rights activists during President Benjamin Harrison’s term in office (1889-1893).

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Candlelight Theatre

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site and Candlelight Theatre partner to offer exceptional theatre performances on a stage unlike any other. Each season features 19th and early 20th-century plays within the 23rd President's historic mansion, which provides an authentic backdrop.

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Candlelight Theatre

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site and Candlelight Theatre partner to offer exceptional theatre performances on a stage unlike any other. Each season features 19th and early 20th-century plays within the 23rd President's historic mansion, which provides an authentic backdrop.

Current Production Learn More
Photograph of three candlelight theater actors in the midst of a performance. There are two females, both looking at a male. on the right. The female in the center holds a deck of cards, which the man has drawn from.

“When and under what conditions is the black man to have a free ballot? When is he in fact to have those full civil rights which have so long been his in law?” Benjamin Harrison

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Off the Record: SCOTUS Edition Wednesday, September 14
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Wicket World of Croquet Saturday, August 13
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Our Collections

10,000 artifacts under one roof. Get a glimpse into the life of our 23rd president.
Image of a desk with many cubbyholes and compartments. The desk has two sides that can close together like a clamshell.

Furniture

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Painting of Caroline's passion flowers, intricately detailed against a light green background. One flower is in bloom along a leafy steam, while two others on the stem are yet to bloom.

Art & Sculpture

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letter to benjamin harrison that reads, New york, june thirteenth, eighteen ninety two. my dear mister president, will you do me the favor to accept the accompanying volume, the history of the centennial of the inauguration of washington. i have caused this copy to be bound especially for you, that it may be handed down as an heirloom in he family of the president who so worthily filled the place of the father of this country at the beginning of the second century of this nation.

Documents

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Photographic image of Benjamin Harrison, General Ward, General Dustin, and General Cogswell in Union uniforms. Text at the bottom of the photograph reads “Gen. Benjamin Harrison, eighteen sixty five.

Soldier, Lawyer, Statesman

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A design printed on cloth from the Benjamin Harrison home. The design is lined by stars and stripes, with two american flags protecting the corners. The center is an illustration of a bald eagle holding a piece of cloth in its mouth that reads

Campaign & Presidency

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Photos from a benjamin harrison scrapbook, showing a day on the lake. In four photos he is pictured on a dock, or in a boat, with his family and dog. Three of the pictures are captioned, reading from left to right,

Photography

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Photo of Russell Benjamin Harrison and his son. Russel is seen wearing a military uniform, with a sword at his side and a brimmed hat on his head. His son is dressed in all white.

In the Family

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A photograph of an intricate coffee cup, complete with gold lining, gold handle, and stars along the mouth of the cup. There is a magnifying glass being used to enhance the detail.
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Coffee with the Curator

Kick off your First Friday in style with this 30-minute event. While you enjoy coffee and donuts, you will get a glimpse our most interesting, amazing and unexpected collection items.

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