James A. Garfield Day at BGSU

James A. Garfield Day at BGSU

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026

Bowling Green State University
Bowen-Thompson Student Union | Lenhart Grand Ballroom

You're invited to celebrate James A. Garfield Day, as officially established by the Ohio General Assembly.

Join us in Bowling Green for a day honoring an Ohio native who served with distinction as a Civil War general, scholar, and long-serving U.S. representative before becoming the 20th President of the United States.

Discussion Panels

9:30-10:20 a.m. | Ohio Presidents in the Post Civil War Era featuring representatives from the Grant, Hayes and Garfield libraries and museums

10:30-11:20 a.m. | 3 Generations of Garfield Descendants Panel featuring three generations of Garfields

Luncheon Conversation

11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. | From Radical to Unifier: A Luncheon Conversation with C.W. Goodyear
Registration is required for the luncheon.

Book Signing with C.W. Goodyear | 1:30 p.m.