Cast of Characters

Alan Gephardt has worked at James A. Garfield NHS as a seasonal ranger since 2009. He is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, where he earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in history. He has had a lifelong passion for presidential history. His education on the life of President Garfield has caused him to become equally interested in Mrs. Garfield, and the five Garfield children who grew to adulthood. Alan enjoys working on his house and yard, and uses a bicycle in lieu of a car as much as possible.

Alan voices James A. Garfield, John Adams, Woodrow Wilson, and Harry S. Truman.

Debbie Weinkamer has been involved with the Garfield family story since 1998 and has done extensive research into their life and times. She is the Lead Volunteer at James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor, OH where she guides public tours, creates and presents programs and exhibits, assists in training new VIPs (Volunteers in Parks), and works with school groups. She has been portraying Lucretia Garfield since 2001. Having an Associate in Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Debbie strives to make her presentations engaging, meaningful, and educational – for audiences of all ages.

She continues to be a seasonal volunteer docent at President James A. Garfield’s Birthplace (Replica Cabin) in Moreland Hills, OH, and is honored to be personal friends with the Cleveland-area descendants of the Garfields. Debbie is married to her high school sweetheart (a history enthusiast), and has two married sons, two grandsons, and a new granddaughter.

Debbie voices Lucretia Garfield, Abigail Adams, Ellen Wilson, and Bess Truman.