Events

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.

Juneteenth Foodways Festival

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.

Naturalization Ceremony

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.

Independence Day Social

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!

31st Annual Wicket World of Croquet

Presented by the Lacy Foundation

Ready to get a little wicket at the home of an American President? We are excited to announce the 31st annual Wicket World of Croquet at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.

LIVE! President Harrison’s Birthday

Join us in celebrating Benjamin Harrison’s 192nd Birthday with free first floor tours and complimentary birthday treats.

Constitution Day Roses

The Witching Hour

When the clock strikes three, the night belongs to them.

Between dusk and dawn lies the witching hour—a time when spirits stir, sorcerers whisper in forgotten tongues, and the boundary between worlds grows thin. In this hauntingly immersive theatre experience, guests will journey through the shadowed halls of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, encountering the eerie and the enchanted at every turn.

From flickering candlelight to hushed incantations, The Witching Hour weaves spine-tingling tales into the very walls of this historic mansion. With each step, you’ll uncover secrets that refuse to stay buried—and meet the mysterious figures who walk when the world sleeps.

TAPS: A Musical Salute

We hope the bugle call inspires everyone who hears it to pause and reflect on the dedication and important service of our veterans, and how their efforts have helped preserve the American system of self-government we enjoy today. Please join us in this honoring of veterans past and present—and if you are a veteran, please know how grateful we are for your service!

Presidential Speaker Series

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.

Create & Take: Victorian Feather Tree

Discover the charm of feather trees, the first artificial Christmas trees, originally crafted in 19th-century Germany in response to deforestation. Made from dyed goose feathers to resemble the white pines of Europe, these handmade trees became a cherished holiday tradition—one you can now recreate!

LIVE! Family Christmas

Have a holiday with the Harrisons! Bring your family for a festive Christmas tour of the historic family home.