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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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Happening This Year

Each year we offer various events open to the community and members alike.
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Jun 2+
Various Days

Coffee with the Curator

First Friday of each Month

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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Jun 16
One-Night Only

Juneteenth Foodways Festival

June 16

Juneteenth Foodways Festival, made possible through the generosity of Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, features an interactive food experience highlighting the hidden history of diverse Hoosiers from the 1860s-1890s from the perspective of African-Americans. It shares Black foodways contributions to American culture with a focus on Dolly Johnson, the White House Chef hired by President Harrison.

 

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Jun 30
One-Night Only

Naturalization Ceremony

June 30

Join us for a transformative program as we partner with the Federal Court to welcome America’s newest citizens as they take the oath of citizenship.

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Jul 4
One-Night Only

Independence Day Social

July 4

Try your hand at vintage yard games on the scenic south lawn, enjoy a free first floor tour of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site and cool off with some ice cream while listening to music!

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Aug 12
One-Night Only

29th Annual Wicket World of Croquet

August 12

Presented by the Lacy Foundation

Ready to get a little wicket at the home of an American President? We are excited to announce the 28th annual Wicket World of Croquet will return to the Presidential Site’s newly renovated South Lawn on Saturday, August 12, 2023!

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Aug 23
One-Night Only

Off the Record: Congress Confidential

August 23

“Schoolhouse Rock” taught us how a bill becomes a law but the legislative branch is more complicated than “Bill” may have led us to believe! Join us as we seek to understand the lesser-known steps taken to make federal laws that were not covered in the song.

 

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Oct 13+
Various Days

Murder at the Manor

October 13-14, 20-21, 28-29

Will your team be the ones to successfully solve the murder at the Garrison Manor? Join Candlelight Theatre for a thrilling murder mystery that plays out in the home of an American President.

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Mary Tucker Jasper Speaker Series and Advancing American Democracy Award
Nov 9
One-Night Only

Presidential Speaker Series

November 9

The Presidential Speaker Series made possible through the Mary Tucker Jasper Endowment Fund is the Presidential Site’s annual fundraiser celebrating American thought and leadership.

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Dec 15+
Various Days

‘Tis the Season

December 15-17

Gather your family close and join us in creating new holiday memories at a special Candlelight Theatre production!

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MUSEUM CLOSED

Due to inclement weather, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site will be closed for tours on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

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