Warren G. Harding Presidential Sites — Attraction in Marion

My husband and I are on a journey to see each home of the Presidents from Ohio. Today we came to Warren Harding’s home. It is rich in history and intrigue. Some things that you may have read or heard can neither be confirmed or denied. We found it interesting to know that the Harding’s were not “well-to-do, but made the important things count. You will notice the statues throughout the house made from Italian Marble. It was important to Florence Harding to have nice things where they could and cut corners elsewhere to be able to afford them. There are a few stained glass windows throughout the house and in one of them has 17 Buckeyes on the perimeter. These Buckeyes represent Ohio being the 17th state of the Union. If you go make a note of the “no pictures inside the house” rule and try to stay on the grey carpeted walkway. There are many interesting stories that go with the “Front Porch” campaign that Harding ran and other Ohio Presidents had done similar campaigns. Chris was our tour guide and he spent lots of time answering questions from people of all ages. Very knowledgeable young man. There is a picture from the museum looking at the house. I didn’t know until the tour that it was originally painted red. Next to the pictures of the home are pictures of the resting place of President and Mrs. Harding. You cannot get close to the inscription on the wall, but if you slide your hands through the wrought iron, you too can take a picture...

This is an amazing find if you want to see and learn about history. When President Harding passed away, the nation at the time was in shock and grieved. Unfortunately, his presidency was not treated well as members of his cabinet were caught up in scandals after Hardings' death. It would've been interesting to see how he would've dealt with all that came out. The museum did a great job of explaining without trying to cover anything up.

What was extremely interesting was how Harding and his wife supported the women's suffrage movement and equality for races. Considering how women were ignored or called "nags" if they spoke up in public, Harding respected his wife's opinion. Mrs. Harding was really the first First Lady to champion women athletes and other women's causes.

Always a hit, the President's dog, Laddie is good for all ages!

The tour of the Harding's Queen Victorian home, right next to the museum, is well worth it! Plus, the museum has spent the money to install wheelchair access for more to be able to have full access. The home is in amazing condition, and the front porch experience...

WE are on a mission to visit as many Presidential sites as we can. This particular weekend June 18th - 20th (2021) we visited 4 presidential sites in Ohio. Our first stop was Marion Ohio and the home and Presidential museum/ library of Warren G Harding.

The museum/library was just brand new and fresh. The home has just completed a remodeling. The grounds, home and buildings all looked spectacular. The home was modest and the front porch historic.

I loved learning about each president and their home life. President Harding often played horse shoes in the back. They also had a separate building for the press.

President Harding was the first President that women could vote for.

His burial monument is very large. You can walk around but not inside. You can see inside the metal gates. We were on a tight schedule so did not spend as much time as I would have liked. When you visit , take your time. it is a charming...