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MAY 2013
Tuesdays-Sundays ALL MONTH The War of 1812 on the Ohio Frontier an exclusive Center exhibit focusing on Northwest Ohio’s pivotal role in the war and particularly the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. Sponsored by the Sidney Frohman Foundation.
Sunday, May 18 - 1 p.m. Vintage Base Ball match at Elmwood at the Springs, West Campus, Green Springs. The Spiegel Grove Squires vs the Stemtown Stinkers. The Squires are sponsored by KF Construction & Excavating LLC.
Saturday, May. 18 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Searching Your Ohio Roots genealogy class. Cost $10/adult, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register. Sponsored by RootsMagic Inc.

JUNE 2013
Tuesdays-Sundays through Oct. 6 The War of 1812 on the Ohio Frontier an exclusive Center exhibit focusing on Northwest Ohio’s pivotal role in the war and particularly the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. Sponsored by the Sidney Frohman Foundation.
Sunday, June 2 - 2 p.m. War of 1812 in Ohio lecture by Lou Schultz in the Hayes Museum. Lou Schultz, whose collection is foundation of the exhibit War of 1812 on the Ohio Frontier, speaks about the importance of the area known as the 'Ohio Frontier' (which includes Northwest Ohio) in the war's eventual outcome. Admission is free and open to all.
Saturday, June 8 – NEW! 9:30-11:30 a.m. Be a Family Detective – Genealogy for Kids.Head Librarian Becky Hill leads children, fourth grade and older, on an adventure to uncover their faimly’s past using research in books, on the Internet, in cemeteries, and via artifacts. Cost $5/students through high school age . Pre-register. Sponsored by RootsMagic Inc.
Wednesday, June 12 - 6:45-8 p.m. outdoor Verandah Concert featuring music by the Fostoria Community Band. Free . Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union .
Saturday, June 15 - 10 a.m. Vintage Base Ball match at Pacesetter Park, Sylvania. The Spiegel Grove Squires play in the 'Sylvania Cup' tournament. The Squires are sponsored by KF Construction & Excavating LLC.
Saturday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Vintage Base Ball match during the Delta Sesquicentennial at Municipal Park, Delta. The Spiegel Grove Squires play the Great Black Swamp Frogs during the Delta Sesquicentennial. The Squires are sponsored by KF Construction & Excavating LLC.
Wednesday, June 26 - 6:45-8 p.m. outdoor Verandah Concert featuring music by Honey Creek Preservation Jazz Band. Free. Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union .

JULY 2013
Tuesdays-Sundays through Oct. 6 The War of 1812 on the Ohio Frontier an exclusive Center exhibit focusing on Northwest Ohio’s pivotal role in the war and particularly the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. Sponsored by the Sidney Frohman Foundation.
Thursday, July 4 – 2:00-3:30 p.m. Independence Day Concert featuring the Toledo Symphony Concert Band. Admission is FREE thanks to Title Sponsor Crown Battery/Hal & Diane Hawk. Additional provided by Mosser Construction, Inc., Richard Binau Insurance & Financial Services and United Ohio Insurance Co.
Wednesday, July 10 - 6:45-8 p.m. outdoor Verandah Concert featuring music by Cottonwood Jam String Band. Free. Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union.
Sunday, July 14
- 2 p.m. Vintage Base Ball match at HOME in Spiegel Grove. The Spiegel Grove Squires play an exhibition match with the Local All-Stars. Free and open to all . The Squires are sponsored by KF Construction & Excavating LLC.
Wednesday, July 17 - 1-1:30 p.m. free concert by the Thornapple Jazz Orchestra. Enjoy a mid-day break listening to music made famous by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Glenn Miller. The orchestra is making a quick stop in Fremont on its way to Washington, D.C.
Sunday, July 21 - 2 p.m. Vintage Base Ball match at HOME in Spiegel Grove. The Spiegel Grove Squires play the Clodbuster Base Ball Club. Free and open to all . The Squires are sponsored by KF Construction & Excavating LLC.
Wednesday, July 24 - 6:45-8 p.m. outdoor Verandah Concert featuring music by Kerry Clark. Free . Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union .
Saturday, July 27- beginning at noon Vintage Base Ball at Sauder Village, Archbold. The Spiegel Grove Squires play in the 'Sauder Village Cup' tournament. The Squires are sponsored by KF Construction & Excavating LLC.
Saturday, July 27 – 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Grove Fest. A family-friendly day full of activities and an evening auction fundraiser. Purchased tickets required for auction. Major sponsors are The Fremont Company and KeyBank-the Walter E. Terhune Memorial Fund. Additional funding provided by: GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS - Crown Battery/Hal & Diane Hawk, US Bank, Albechta & Coble-Attorneys at Law, KF Construction & Excavating, Richard Binau Insurance & Financial Services, Memorial Hospital, and Motorists Insurance Group; SILVER LEVEL - Unique Fabrications Inc., The Andersons, Christy Lease, Keller-Ochs-Koch-Mason Funeral Home, Dan & Jacqué Lease, Walmart-Fremont, Woleslagel Moving Co. Inc. & UNEW Tent Rental ; BRONZE LEVEL - Fremont Federal Credit Union, Mosser Construction Inc., Comfort Inn & Suites, Ralph W. Peters M.D., Jim & Sally Daubel, NBOH Your Community Bank, MLAD Graphic Design Services LLC, Securance Service Inc.-Fremont & Gibsonburg, Walmart-Port Clinton, Walmart-Tiffin, McDonald's, Steinle GMC Cadillac

AUGUST 2013
Tuesdays-Sundays through Oct. 7 The War of 1812 on the Ohio Frontier an exclusive Center exhibit focusing on Northwest Ohio’s pivotal role in the war and particularly the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. Sponsored by the Sidney Frohman Foundation.
Sunday, August 4 - 2 p.m. Vintage Base Ball match at HOME in Spiegel Grove. The Spiegel Grove Squires play the Great Black Swamp Frogs. Free and open to all . The Squires are sponsored by KF Construction & Excavating LLC.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 - 6:45-8 p.m. outdoor Verandah Concert featuring music by vocalist Gary Jones, winner of the 2012 Fremont's Got Talent. Free. Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union .
Saturday & Sunday, August 10-11 - Vintage Base Ball at Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan. The Spiegel Grove Squires play in the World Tournament of Historic Base Ball. The Squires are sponsored by KF Construction & Excavating LLC. Wednesday, August 21 - 6:45-8 p.m. outdoor Verandah Concert featuring music by the North Coast Big Band. Free. Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union .
Sunday, August 25
- 2 p.m. Vintage Base Ball match at HOME in Spiegel Grove. The Spiegel Grove Squires play an the Stemtown Stinkers. Free and open to all . The Squires are sponsored by KF Construction & Excavating LLC.


SEPTEMBER 2013
Tuesdays-Sundays through Oct. 6 The War of 1812 on the Ohio Frontier an exclusive Center exhibit focusing on Northwest Ohio’s pivotal role in the war and particularly the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. Sponsored by the Sidney Frohman Foundation.
Saturday, Sept. 14 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beginner Genealogy Class.Learn how to begin researching your family's history from the experts at the Hayes Research Library. Class includes instruction and handouts on creating a Family Tree, plus a tour of the Hayes Library where numerous genealogical resources are available. Cost $10/adult, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register. Sponsored by RootsMagic Inc.
Saturday, Sept. 21 - Vintage Base Ball match at the Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival, Tiffin. The Spiegel Grove Squires compete with other Historic Base Ball clubs.
The Squires are sponsored by KF Construction & Excavating LLC.

OCTOBER 2012
Tuesday-Sunday Oct. 1-6The War of 1812 on the Ohio Frontier an exclusive Center exhibit focusing on Northwest Ohio’s pivotal role in the war and particularly the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. Sponsored by the Sidney Frohman Foundation .
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 5 & 6 – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day Hayes Civil War Reenactment. Hundreds of Civil War reenactors camp on the grounds and take part in battle re-creations. Admission $4/adults, $2/children ages 6-12. Title sponsor is Memorial Hospital . Additional funding provided by Curwood Inc. and Mosser Construction Inc.
Saturday, Oct. 12 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Internet Genealogy I Class. Provides instruction in how to make the most of paid subscriptions to genealogical research websites like HeritageQuest. Cost $10/adult, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register. Sponsored by RootsMagic Inc.

NOVEMBER 2013
Saturday, Nov. 16 - 9:30-11:30 a.m.Internet Genealogy IIClass. Provides instruction in how to make the most of paid subscriptions to genealogical research websites like HeritageQuest. Cost $10/adult, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register. Sponsored by RootsMagic Inc.
Thursday, Nov. 28–Thanksgiving. ALL facilities are CLOSED.
Friday, Nov. 29 through Jan. 5, 2014 - Hayes Train Special model train display.
Made possible by co-sponsors Croghan Colonial Bank and the Gordon W. Knight Family.

DECEMBER 2013
ALL MONTH – Hayes Train Special, model train display. Title sponsors are Croghan Colonial Bank and the Gordon W. Knight Family.
Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 5, 6, & 7 Christmas Dinners at Spiegel Grove. An elegant dining experience in the home of a U.S. President. Cost is $250 per person ($175 is tax deductible).
Wednesday, Dec. 25 – Christmas. All facilities CLOSED.
Dec. 26-31(excluding Dec. 30) –1-4 p.m. Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides in Spiegel Grove. Cost $3 per rider. NOTE: No rides available Sunday, Dec. 30.