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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowNestled in Indianapolis’s Old Northside neighborhood since the 1870s, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site celebrates the life and legacy of the 23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison, who also was a lawyer.
While once home to dinners, balls, and family gatherings for the Harrison family, the red-brick house now serves to commemorate Harrison’s work in the nation’s capital and in the Hoosier state, where he resided both before and after his presidency.
The home was occupied by the Harrison family until 1913, when Harrison’s second wife and daughter moved to New York following Harrison’s death in 1901. After being rented out, used as a rooming house, and used as a dormitory for several decades, the home was opened to the public in 1951 by the Arthur Jordan Foundation as a memorial for Harrison.
The house is now open year-round for students, educators, and history lovers alike to learn more about Harrison, his family, and the values that drove the former president’s career.
“Our mission with this organization is to help encourage public participation in the American system of self-government and helping educate and inform around civics and history,” said Charles Hyde, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Site.
Visitors to the house not only learn about Harrison’s life through guided tours but also see artifacts connected to his work, including furniture used in his law office and the original sign for his law practice.
Visit the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site’s website for more information on touring the home.
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