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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

4.7 (67 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Richard Walton C.

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 report so I was excited to learn Indiana was home to the 23rd president of the USA. But I also learned the renovation is not quite complete. We could not see one room in the rear of the second floor and the third floor ballroom is closed for renovations. In addition, the elevator is being modified to accommodate wheelchair service. Our ticket price for 2024 was $15 (seniors price) but we found a coupon for $2, so total price was $28. Their regular ticket price is $16 and the tour takes about 75 minutes. Only the first room on the left of the foyer, the parlor, was roped off on the first floor and one room on the second floor which was setup as a nursery for display but was originally a dressing room for the First Lady. Otherwise you can enter each room and see things up close. My favorite room was the library. 80% of what you see is original, including the parlor rug. That's 148 years old. The house has over 10,000 square feet. One of my favorite items were the indoor window shutters. They can be adjusted many ways to allow different light levels in the rooms. Another favorite were the stairway custom wood handrails. Extremely unique! I would like to go back just to see the third floor ballroom that was still being renovated. Parking was free for us on the street directly in front of the house on a Friday afternoon. There are no parking meters on the block.

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Bailey N.

I am a self proclaimed presidential history "nerd". I've read a biography on almost every president - in order - (currently reading F.D.R. ). I've visited dozens of locations associated with presidents including Monticello, Highland, the Hermitage...trust me, the list is long. Of all the locations I visited, this just shot up the list of most impressive. The collection of items in this home...from personal items...to other authentic items President Harrison actually owned...is astonishing! I mean, this stuff dates back to the 1890s. It always amazes me when I go to a place where people thought ahead to preserve our history in this way. I always walk away grateful. The price is right. As a matter of fact, for the history lesson you get, and the things you see...the price is a bargain. Everyone I met was fantastic, knowledgeable and nice. Or docent, Jim Gidley, was awesome. His knowledge about the Harrisons is encyclopedic; they couldn't have a better, more personable person as the face of the home. My favorite room - by far - was Benjamin Harrison's office.

Walking path from new promenade
Eddie C.

Did you know we have a site of historical significance right in our backyard? Besides the artifacts and being able to experience life back in time, The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site (BHPS) hosts a number of community events throughout the year. The ever-popular Wicked World of Croquet and Juneteenth Foodways Festival are their biggest events. The food fest in particular features minority-owned businesses and vendors from different categories. BHPS has gone through some updates within the last year. There is now an entrance plaza and commons area for guests. There are replicas of the country's founding documents for viewing. From there, a new walkway leads to the historic home. The site grounds feel very welcoming for folks looking to take a casual stroll.

Sigrid W.

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 American history whether you like it or not. No getting around it. I highly recommend a guided tour, which is very reasonable priced. Not only will this give you access to almost every room in the holuse, but you will also get the bonus of many background stories of the items in the house as well as the former occupants. Don't feel like a tour? Walk the grounds and enjoy the gardens. There is also a Welcome Center behind the house with a gift shop and mini museum. Or join in on one of their special events. Offers vary from month to month. Popular events are the eggrolls, the Juneteenth celebration or Candlelight Theater, just to name a few.

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Indianapolis, Indiana
Ken H.

This house is a must see for any Presidential history aficionado. Definitely one of the most well maintained and ornate president's homes I've seen. There are many original pieces to the Harrison family. There is one piece of furniture that dates back to the 1700s. Original portraits still hang there on their walls. They did an outstanding job on the restoration of the wallpaper, floor, and furniture. The rug in the parlor is the rug that was there when the family occupied the house. Particularly impressive is President Harrison's office which includes portraits of his great-grandfather (a signer of the Declaration of Independence), his grandfather (the 9th President of the United States), and his father. It has the presidential centennial (1889) walking cane which has carved in it the images of Presidents 1-23 and... an original document signed to Benjamin Harrison in 1865 by President Abraham Lincoln a few months before he died. The third floor contains the library of his archives and papers. The actual library is by appointment only. However- the 3rd floor contains much of the tragedy of Benjamin Harrison's life and you get to see all of it. There is also an elevator available for anyone who has trouble with stairs. The museum (in the barn) isn't much, but the house more than makes up for it. The tour took about 70 minutes and was well worth the time of anyone studying the presidents. The tour guide I had was funny and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this site!

John B.

I've been to several presidential sites, but I can't be the only person who found this one, saw the name on it, and said: "Who?". It turns out that Benjamin Harrison was a one-term President in the Reconstruction era, and being before modern media may have limited his reach, but clearly the locals are proud of him. The tour is on a small scale, and while reservations are offered, I didn't have any trouble in what is likely an off-peak time getting in. They offer the tour on the hour, and yet it took a solid hour and a half (meaning two groups will be in the house at the same time). The site includes an outdoor plot of land with a garden. The tour was very detailed. For my liking, it focused a bit too much on the decor and not enough on the story of the president himself, but there was definitely a lot of interesting information about the president's life, which was surprisingly dramatic, moreso than his political career. A pre-phonograph music device was on display, and it was played for us, producing a surprisingly hearty rendition of Greensleeves. A variety of factoids regarding the era were offered. Our questions were entertained and often answered, though a few obscure ones stumped our tour guide. While no one in their right mind would put this tour on a level with Mount Vernon or Monticello, I think it's worth taking the time to ponder this president and his place in history.

Ade B.

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 library was like 80% original, with original canes owned by the President, along with the original books. Some of the carpet in the home is original. There are original documents. There are original paintings by the President's wife, along with the original cups and plates she painted. There is also a working Reginaphone, which is a music player that pre-dates the record player. I got a kick out of hearing music on it. The tour was very informative. You will learn everything you may have wanted to know about the home and President Harrison's life there. Unfortunately the ballroom was being renovated during my visit so I couldn't check it out. The tour does end abruptly at the back door, but there is a gift shop in a barn behind the house. If you are a fan of historic homes, the Benjamin Harrison house is a must-see.

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Andrea U.

Admission was $12 reduced for students & seniors. Nine of us were led through the house. This is considered the most preserved presidential home had 16 rooms & fireplaces, 10,000 original artifacts. Martha pointed out many interesting facts about the house, family & presidency. I was amazed at the original rugs, hardware , plantation shutters .. A lot of history & trivia.

Beautiful and stately home right off the Interstate.
Michael K.

Stopping at the Harrison house was a that morning driving decision as my wife and I headed to Indianapolis from Columbus. Going online we found plenty of tickets available on this Saturday for the hourly tours at the top of the hour. It was a bit of a hassle getting the tickets on my phone having to download an app and create an online account. The irony of it was I didn't have to show them once there and just gave our names. Parking was easy with plenty of open spots on the streets and even spaced on their small parking lot. Our small group of three met the tour guide at the front door for the start of about a 90 minute tour of the rather large house. We saw rooms on both floors full of original pieces and numerous photos. We learned much about Harrison's life and presidency. Behind the home is a small gift shop and convenient restrooms alongside their small parking lot.

Rich B.

So impressed with the Benjamin Harrison house and site. The grounds are beautiful, and the interior of the house is amazingly preserved with something like 80-90% original furnishings. Truly a national treasure. The tour was excellent: great history and insights into President Harrison, as well as the history of the local area and who else lived in the neighborhood during his time. Parking was a little tight--not too many spots in the small parking lot--but they had very nice bathrooms and a small museum in a building behind the house. So glad we didn't miss this.

Vic C.

Benjamin Harris was our 23rd president, from 1889-1893. Former president Cleveland served before him and then after him (the only president to have served two terms not consecutively, as least for now). Benjamin Harris's grandfather, Willian Henry Harris was our 9th president but only served for 32 days (the shortest term in history so far) after getting pneumonia. According to our docent, he gave a very long speech (the longest in history actually) that lasted about 1 hour and 45 minutes that was outside on a very cold and rainy day. Benjamin Harris was born in North Bend, Ohio and grew up on a farm. He attended and graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He met his wife Caroline Lavina Scott and married her the year after he graduated. They had 2 children. After he studied law in Cincinnati, he decided to move to Indianapolis to set up his own law practice. He served in the Civil War as the Union Army as a lieutenant. At the end of the war, he ended up attaining the rank of general (He was also the last Civil War general to serve as president). After the war, he resumed his law practice and decided to go into politics. However, he was unsuccessful for the Republican nomination in 1872 but won the election 4 years later but lost to a close race. He ended up getting a seat at the US Senate from 1881-1887 and later on, eventually beat former President Cleveland to become president. Towards the end of his presidential term, he ran against former President Cleveland again. Because his wife was very ill, he did not campaign much. Unfortunately she died of tuberculosis and then 2 weeks later, Benjamin Harris lost to Cleveland. After leaving the White House, he returned home to resume his law practice. At the age of 62, he married his wife's niece, who was also her caretaker (Mary Lord Dimmick). They had one daughter. His adult children disapproved of his marriage to a relative that was also about 25 years younger than him. A few years later, he died of pneumonia at his home on March 13, 1901. ------------------------------------ Now that you know the general history of this president, let me tell you about my experience... Admission is $14 for adults, $13 for veterans and seniors and $9 for college students with ID and children. Hours of operation are limited so plan accordingly. My husband and I ended up coming to this place twice. Once for the tour of the home and the second time was for a special (free) July 4th event that is dog friendly (in which we brought our little girl dog to join us). The docent we had, unfortunately I did not get his name, was great. He was very informative and spoke at a great pace. What did surprise me about the tour was that you were able to take as many photos inside the home as you wish. The other thing that surprised me was that the majority of the furniture was original to the Harrison family and was well preserved. Benjamin Harrison was given many canes (although he did not need them to walk) during his presidency, in which you can view his collection. But there is one in a case on his oval office desk that is very special, in his 16 room mansion. It has carvings of other presidents, including himself. But he is at the very bottom and had said that he would never use it because he does not want to put himself in the ground. Another thing I found to be interesting was that when he left office, he and his wife took many items from the White House, which included china plates and silverware, a cabinet, furniture, etc. Our docent told us he was surprised that they were allowed to take so many things and surprisingly it is all well preserved (as you can also view in the home). One last thing I want to mention about the tour was that we were told he was the first president to have his voice recorded and you will actually get to hear his voice played during the tour. Overall, we had a great time learning about Benjamin Harris and would highly recommend a visit if you are interested in learning about US President history.

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Bruce K.

Open for tours post-pandemic, the Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) home is open for visitors. Banjamin Harrison entered the Union Army as a Second Lieutenant of the 70th Indiana Regiment. He insisted on turning raw recruits into disciplined soldiers, eventually . He later was United States Senator from Indiana and the twenty-third President of the United States. The home is part of the Old Northside Neighborhood. Harrison purchased it as an empty lot in 1868 and the house was built within a year. Indiana limestone and bricks completed the home. The carriage house was also constructed at the same time, and the structure that stands today as the visitor center was reconstructed in 2001. The tours of the home do require reservations these days which I missed by a bit and wasn't feeling like waiting an hour for the next. In the meanwhile, the tour of the visitor's center is interesting. President Harrison worked towards expanding civil rights. A timely thing, especially with the current events of 2020. Unfortunately President Harrison did not win re-election and was a one-term President, losing to Grover Cleveland. [Review 13517 overall, 836 of 2020.]

Welcome Center
Stacy P.

Covid Times - Make sure to check their website as the pandemic is ongoing The Benjamin Harrison House was once home to the 23rd president of the United States. The home has been well kept over the years and a high percentage of the items are original to the house. Highlights: + Parking can be a pain. There is street parking in front; however, it can get extremely tight. There is a small lot behind the house off of 11th street, but even that can be a pain to get in and out of. + The bathrooms are in the parking lot in a separate building. + The welcome center, behind the house, is where you will find the gift shop, currently a small exhibit and a old school voting machine, and where you will check in for your tour. + Photos are allowed within the house + There is a elevator, so those with mobility issues are able to access the house + The house has three floors that you will walk through over the course of the tour. The main floor containing the office, kitchen, dining room, and parlor. The second floor contains the bedrooms. The third floor was a ballroom, yes a ballroom. + The upstairs ballroom is currently used as an exhibit space. For 2020, it is focused on women's voting rights. + The house's design is ahead of its time. For example, it had electricity. During the tour, additional information is discussed and is focused on the period of time that the Harrisons lived there. +Tickets online are handled by Eventbrite. You can place your AAA discount in when purchasing; however, keep in mind Eventbrite charges a fee on top of the actual house ticket price. Covid Times--Subject to change as the pandemic is on going. - The house is in Marion County, so the restrictions may be stricter than other Indiana counties - Masks are mandatory. Don't be an a$$ about it, just wear it for an hour -Tours are restricted to 6 individuals and the times and number of tours a day are limited. - Pre-book your ticket(s) in advance - There are spots on the floor marked with stickers on where to stand to maintain distance

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4.9(11 reviews)
6.1 mi

One of the most interesting tours I have heard, and I knew little about engines before I went. The…read moretour was led by two gentlemen who worked for Rolls Royce. Their knowledge, great stories, and enthusiasm really made the tour. My dad and brother love engines and had lots of questions the guides happily answered. My mom and I know less, but the guides were great about taking the conversation up a level that made the presentation very understandable and fascinating to us. I enjoyed learning about the history of Rolls Royce and Allison, and the evolution of engineering the guides illustrated using engines they have collected and restored. This a great tour for anyone who loves to learn. If you enjoy engines (car or plane), don't miss it.

Excellent little museum at the Rolls/Allison headquarters. Sign in at the front desk. I got there…read morejust before 9 so I had to wait a few minutes, but there are magazines and books in the lobby, comfy chairs, and a few aircraft models. There's a small company store, sadly closed on the day I went. The museum covers the history of Allison very well, and the later merger with RR. Mostly Allison engines on display, a few RR. Models on top of each engine depict the aircraft that used it. Some engines are cutaway; one or two are operable with the push of a button. A few artifacts from the factories, and information about the other products they've produced. Towards the back are spacecraft parts; I did not know Allison was involved with that. Of course, not being an Indy native, I didn't know about his connection to the Speedway, or Prestolite, etc. All well-organized, brightly lit, lovingly cared for. And free. If you are anywhere nearby, this is worth a visit. If you are an aviation buff, get yourself here however far away you are.

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