Ongoing
Death in the White House: A Nation Mourns

Death in the White House: A Nation Mourns

Presented by Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Eleven occupants of the White House—eight Presidents and three First Ladies—have died while in office. The exhibit documents the circumstances of those deaths. Learn how their deaths effected the nation politically and personally as stories are shared thought letters and photos. Four of the Presidents died of natural causes and four were assassinated. Artifacts representative of the exhibit include: memorial ribbons for William Henry Harrison; a veiled hat worn at the funeral of Caroline Harrison; the original cards from the funeral flowers for Caroline; newspaper articles of Garfield’s struggle; photos of processions for Lincoln and McKinley; other memorabilia.

Admission Info

Price of exhibit included in admission.
Adults (ages 18 to 64): $10
Seniors (ages 65 and older): $9
Students (ages 5 to 17): $5
College Students must show an ID: $5
Children (ages 4 and under): Free
AAA Rates: $9 Adults, $9 Seniors, $5 Students

Dates & Times

2015/04/03 - 2015/12/31

Location Info

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

1230 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, In 46202