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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

1230 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 USA

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“The legacy of the 23rd President”

The mission of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is to increase public understanding of, appreciation for, and participation in the American system of self-government through life stories, arts and culture of an American President. The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to maintaining and preserving the Site as a museum and memorial to the only U.S. President elected from the State of Indiana.  Open to the public as an educational and historical service, the Site seeks to promote patriotism and citizenship through appropriate educational activities and by artfully exhibiting the Victorian time period as Harrison and his family might have experienced it.  We are proud to be designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Benjamin and Caroline Harrison built the home in 1874-1875.  Harrison lived in the home until he died in 1901, except for his U.S. Senate and presidential years.  His family continued to live in the home until 1913.  His second wife, Mary Lord Harrison, made the home a rental property until 1937, when she sold it to the Jordan Conservatory of Music with the understanding the the home and its artifacts would be forever preserved.  The school used the home as a dormitory while maintaining certain rooms as presidential museum space.  In 1966, a not-for-profit operating foundation was established to run home as a historic site open to the public.  From the 1950s until 1974, tours were by appointment only.  After a 1974 renovation, the entire home was opened for regular daily tours.

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I saw a recent report on the morning news that a 6.5 million renovation had been completed so I decided to take a tour of this historic site. I didn't know this place existed before seeing that... Read more

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The Benjamin Harrison Presidential site is the most well preserved Presidential home I have visited. It's a beautiful home and so much of what is inside is original to the home. I think the... Read more

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If you are into American history or Presidents of the US, this place is quite noteworthy. Pristeenly preserved this house and grounds are not only a visual delight, but you will learn much about... Read more

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

1230 N Delaware St
Indianapolis, Indiana
46202 USA
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