Events

Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony

Join representatives for the U.S. Armed Forces, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, and the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at Crown Hill Cemetery for a longstanding annual tradition honoring the life and legacy of President Benjamin Harrison.

Summer Civic Series

The Summer Civic Series at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is a season-long celebration of how civic life grows through community. From festivals to talks, each event invites you to connect through history, culture, and shared experiences, all while discovering that civic engagement is about coming together.

LIVE! President Harrison’s Birthday

Join us in celebrating Benjamin Harrison’s 193rd Birthday with free first floor tours and complimentary birthday treats.

There at the Founding: Indiana

Be among the very first to experience Indiana: There at the Founding, an all-new interactive historical strategy game developed by the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.

Working together as a frontier community, you’ll build a town from the ground up, navigate pivotal moments in Indiana and American history, and make the difficult decisions that shaped life on the early frontier. Every choice matters as your community balances education, order, morale, population, and precious resources on the road to Indiana’s admission as the 19th state.

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.

Murder at Millfields

You are invited to spend the weekend at Millfields, an exclusive residential hotel built in 1875 and known for its elegant clientele, modern comforts, and fashionable atmosphere, but shortly after your arrival, the peaceful mood is shattered by the discovery
of a dead guest in the hotel bar. With the local police department short on staff,
those in attendance must work together to uncover the truth.

Join Candlelight Theatre for an interactive theatre experience on the most unique stage in Indy!

LIVE! Election Day

Get a glimpse of the Harrison family as they eagerly await results from the 1888 presidential election and learn if they’ll be the newest occupants of the white house. Is General Harrison ready to become President? What does his wife, Caroline, think of the over 80 speeches he gave to more than 80,000 people from their front porch during the campaign?

Learn the answers to all of these questions and more at our LIVE! Election Day Event!

A Dickens Christmas

Journey from room to room as familiar characters, heartwarming stories, and timeless holiday classic lessons unfold. Filled with humor, wonder, and the spirit of Christmas, each scene invites audiences into the rich storytelling tradition that has made Dickens a holiday favorite for generations – in fact, several of Dickens’ works can be found among the nearly 3,000 books collection of the 23rd president!