Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

What Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site does

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is a private nonprofit historic house museum located at 1230 North Delaware Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to preserving and presenting the legacy of the 23rd President of the United States. Founded circa 1966 per firmographic data, the institution operates with a small staff of 1–10 employees and is AAM-accredited. Its core operations center on guided in-person tours of the historic Harrison residence and on public access to a curated collection of more than 10,000 artifacts spanning furniture, art, sculpture, photography, private correspondence, campaign memorabilia, and family items, with select items available for 3D printing via the website (including a 3D model of President Harrison's horn chair).

Name

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Legal name

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Website

https://benjaminharrisonpresidentialsite.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, a nonprofit historic house museum in Indianapolis, preserves the 23rd U.S. President's home and offers guided tours of 10,000+ artifacts, interactive theater, youth leadership programs, and venue rentals for educators, tourists, and event organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic House Museum

NAICS

Historical Sites (712120), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (71212), Museums (712110)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJADAI

Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Museums, Galleries & Cultural Institutions

SECONDARYBPAGAHAA

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYTHAJACAC

Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Attractions & Landmarks (Observation Decks, Monuments, Scenic Sites)

SECONDARYTHAJAAAC

Museum & Landmark Guided Tours (Skip-the-line/Docent-led)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Guided Tours (City, Cultural & Historical)

Keywords

• Historic house museum
• Presidential heritage tours
• Educational programming
• Civic leadership programs
• Historical venue rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site operates a historic house museum at the Indianapolis home of the 23rd U.S. President, offering guided tours of the residence, public access to a collection of over 10,000 artifacts (with 3D printing capability for select items), interactive Candlelight Theatre murder mystery experiences, and youth civic leadership educational programs. Revenue and community engagement are supplemented by venue rentals, memberships, donations, and planned giving.

Product overview

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is a historic presidential museum offering a unified portfolio of visitor experiences centered on the 23rd President's Indianapolis home. Core offerings include guided tours of the historic house with access to over 10,000 artifacts (with 3D printing capabilities for select items), interactive Candlelight Theatre murder mystery experiences, and educational programs including Youth Leadership Programs, Future Presidents of America, and Project POTUS. The organization supplements these with membership programs, planned giving (Legacy Society), and venue rentals for corporate and social events. The site also hosts rotating events such as Coffee with the Curator, workshops, and America 250 celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guided Tours In-person guided tours of the historic Harrison home in Indianapolis, offering visitors an immersive experience walking through the residence of the 23rd President.
• Collections Access to 10,000+ artifacts including furniture, art, sculpture, photography, documents, campaign memorabilia, and personal items of the Harrison family, with 3D printing capability for select items.
• Candlelight Theatre Interactive murder mystery theater experiences including 'Choose Your Murder' with multiple path options such as Night Watch and short plays.
• Events & Programs Educational programming including Coffee with the Curator, Victorian Floriography Workshop, Home School Field Day, and America 250 celebrations.
• Youth Leadership Programs Leadership development programs for youth exploring presidential history and civic engagement.
• Future Presidents of America Educational initiative preparing youth for future civic leadership roles.
• Project POTUS Presidential education program focused on the office and history of U.S. presidents.
• 23rd in the 21st Contemporary programming connecting Benjamin Harrison's presidency to modern issues.
• Membership Program Annual membership offering benefits including free tours, exclusive events, and store discounts.
• Legacy Society (Planned Giving) Planned giving program allowing donors to support the organization through estate planning with financial benefits.
• Room and Lawn Rentals Rental of historic rooms and outdoor lawn spaces for corporate events, social gatherings, and weddings.
• Corporate and Social Opportunities Team building and corporate social responsibility events at the historic presidential site.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library: Presidential museum and birthplace in Staunton, VA focused on the 28th President. Closely comparable in size scale, historic-house-plus-museum format, and educational programming emphasis.
• Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum: Presidential library and museum in Independence, MO dedicated to the 33rd President. Comparable in operating model, educational programming, and reliance on a single Midwestern site to attract visitors and donor support.
• Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum: NARA-administered presidential library and museum in West Branch, IA focused on the 31st President. Comparable in that it combines a historic birthplace site with a museum, educational programming, and K–12 outreach.
• Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home: Presidential site in Abilene, KS covering the 34th President, with a museum, boyhood home, and educational programming. Directly comparable in content mix (historic home + museum + civic education) and target audience of school groups and heritage tourists.
• James Buchanan Presidential Library: Presidential heritage site in Lancaster, PA focused on the 15th President. Comparable as a single-president museum with interpretive exhibits and educational programming, though somewhat smaller scale.
• Sagamore Hill National Historic Site: NPS-operated home of Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, NY. Directly comparable as a preserved presidential home open to the public with tours, educational programming, and reliance on a single historic property.
• Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums: Single-president historic site in Fremont, OH operating the home, library, and museum of the 19th President. Closely comparable in scale, single-site footprint, and educational programming model to the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.

Regional players

• Conner Prairie: Indiana-based interactive history park in Fishers, IN focused on 19th-century Midwestern life. Comparable as a regional heritage/educational attraction competing for the same Indianapolis-area school groups and family visitors.

Broad incumbents

• George W. Bush Presidential Center: Presidential center in Dallas, TX combining a presidential library, museum, and policy institute. Comparable in core mission (presidential legacy preservation) but materially larger and better-resourced than the Benjamin Harrison site.
• FDR Presidential Library and Museum: NARA-operated presidential library and museum in Hyde Park, NY covering the 32nd President. Comparable in mission and programming mix but operates at a substantially larger scale and visitor base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

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