JANUARY 2011
Tuesdays-Saturdays through Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 - Hayes Train Special, operating model train display. Also featuring an exhibit by Dr. Snowflake. Funded in part by Memorial Health Care System.
Tuesday-Saturdays through Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 - Hidden Treasures of the Hayes Museum, an exhibit featuring unique artifacts from the Museum’s collections vault. Presented by the Randolph J. & Estelle M. Dorn Foundation.
Friday, Jan. 1. 2011 – New Year’s Day. All facilities are CLOSED.
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011– 1-4 p.m. Model Train Clinic, learn the repair and care of model trains from experts. Cost $2.
Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beginning Genealogy Class in the Library. Cost $10/adult, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register.
FEBRUARY 2011
Tuesday-Saturdays through Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 - Hidden Treasures of the Hayes Museum, an exhibit featuring unique artifacts from the Museum’s collections vault. Presented by the Randolph J. & Estelle M. Dorn Foundation.
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Internet Genealogy I Class. A class offering instruction in finding and using free genealogical websites. Cost $10/adult, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register.
Friday-Monday, Feb. 18-21, 2011– 1-4 p.m. Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides in Spiegel Grove. Cost $3 per rider.
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011– 5-8 p.m. Hayes Lecture on the Presidency featuring a noted historian speaking on a topic related to the presidency. Event includes cocktail reception & catered dinner with the speaker. Cost $30. Admission to the 7 p.m. lecture only is $10. Advance reservations required.
**Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 – PRESIDENT’S DAY. The Center is OPEN from noon-5 p.m.
MARCH 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Internet Genealogy II Class. A class offering 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.
Saturday, March 26, 2011 – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. District II Ohio History Day Competition at Terra Community College. Sponsored by the Hayes Presidential Center.
APRIL 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011 – 1-4 p.m. RootsMagic Workshop. Software author Bruce Buzbee offers tips and tricks for using his popular genealogy software. Free admission.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 – opening of CIVIL WAR: Battlefield & Home Front exhibit. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, this exhibit examines the conflict from the viewpoint of Ohioans –those who served and those who remained at home.
Saturday, April 16, 2011 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tracing Your House’s History. Head Librarian Becky Hill leads this class. Cost $10/adults, $5/students through high school. Pre-register.
Saturday, April 23, 2011 – 2-3:30 p.m. Hayes Easter Egg Roll. Children ages 3-10 are invited to compete in egg-rolling contests on the Hayes Home lawn. Bring three hard-boiled colored eggs as your admission fee.
Sunday, April 24 – All facilities CLOSED for Easter Sunday.
Saturday, April 30, 2011 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Care and Identification of Family Photographs. Head of Photographic Resources Gilbert Gonzalez leads this class focused on vintage photos. Cost $10/adults, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register.
MAY 2011
Tuesdays-Sundays through January 29, 2012 - CIVIL WAR: Battlefield & Home Frontexhibit. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, an exhibit examining the conflict from the viewpoint of Ohioans who served & those who remained at home.
Saturday, May 21-9:30-11:30 a.m. Beginning Genealogy Class in the Library. Cost $10/adult, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register.
JUNE 2011
Tuesdays-Sundays through January 29, 2012 - CIVIL WAR: Battlefield & Home Frontexhibit. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, an exhibit examining the conflict from the viewpoint of Ohioans who served & those who remained at home.
Monday, July 4, 2011 – Independence Day Concert featuring the Toledo Symphony Concert Band. Admission is FREE. Hayes Home & Hayes Museum ARE open noon-5. Library is CLOSED.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 – 6:45-8 p.m. Verandah Concert. Free thanks to sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union.
Saturday, June 18 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. How to Copy and Preserve Your Family Photographs. Head of Photographic Resources Gilbert Gonzalez conducts this NEW class. Cost $10/adult, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 6:45-8 p.m. Verandah Concert. Free thanks to sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union.
JULY 2011
Tuesdays-Sundays through January 29, 2012 - CIVIL WAR: Battlefield & Home Frontexhibit. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, an exhibit examining the conflict from the viewpoint of Ohioans who served & those who remained at home.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 6:45-8 p.m. Verandah Concert. Free thanks to sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union.
Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. Internet Genealogy I Class. A class offering instruction in finding and using free genealogical websites. Cost $10/adult, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 6:45-8 p.m. Verandah Concert. Free thanks to sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union .
Saturday, July 30, 2001 - 'GROVEFEST' building on the success of last year's Wine, Wickets & Wheels this full day of family activities on the grounds of Spiegel Grove includes a free concert, a Collectible Car Show, croquet tournaments (free to watch), plus Bid at the Grove a ticket-entry auction for the benefit of the Hayes Presidential Center.
AUGUST 2011
Tuesdays-Sundays through January 29, 2012 - CIVIL WAR: Battlefield & Home Frontexhibit. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, an exhibit examining the conflict from the viewpoint of Ohioans who served & those who remained at home.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 6:45-8 p.m. Verandah Concert. Free thanks to sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union.
Saturday, August 6, 2011 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Online Resources for Photo Management. Head of Photographic Resources Gilbert Gonzalez leads this new class. Cost $10/adult, $5/students through high school.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 6:45-8 p.m. Verandah Concert. Free thanks to sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union.
Saturday, August 20, 2011 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Internet Genealogy II Class. A class offering 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.
SEPTEMBER 2011
Tuesdays-Sundays through January 29, 2012 - CIVIL WAR: Battlefield & Home Frontexhibit. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, an exhibit examining the conflict from the viewpoint of Ohioans who served & those who remained at home.
Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 – 1-4 p.m. Hayes Presidential Center Bridal Exposition. The Hayes Museum and grounds of Spiegel Grove become the backdrop for an event highlighting area wedding-related services. Admission $2.
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. Searching Your Ohio Roots genealogy. Cost $10/adult, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register.
OCTOBER 2011
Tuesdays-Sundays through January 29, 2012 - CIVIL WAR: Battlefield & Home Frontexhibit. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, an exhibit examining the conflict from the viewpoint of Ohioans who served & those who remained at home.
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 1 & 2, 2011 – 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. Event admission $4/adults, $2/children ages 6-12.
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Care and Identification of Family Photographs. Head of Photographic Resources Gilbert Gonzalez leads this class focused on vintage photos. Cost $10/adults, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register.
NOVEMBER 2011
Tuesdays-Sundays through January 29, 2012 - CIVIL WAR: Battlefield & Home Frontexhibit. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, an exhibit examining the conflict from the viewpoint of Ohioans who served & those who remained at home.
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Using RootsMagic. Head Librarian Becky Hill leads this class on use of the popular family-tree software. Cost $10/adults, $5/students through high school age. Pre-register.
Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 – Veterans’ Day. Hayes Home and Hayes Museum open noon-5 p.m. Library is CLOSED.
Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011– Thanksgiving. All facilities are CLOSED.
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 – opening of the Hayes Train Special, operating model train display. Exhibit continues through January 8, 2012.
DECEMBER 2011
Tuesdays-Sundays through January 29, 2012 - CIVIL WAR: Battlefield & Home Frontexhibit. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, an exhibit examining the conflict from the viewpoint of Ohioans who served & those who remained at home.
Tuesdays-Sundays through Jan. 8, 2012 - Hayes Train Special, operating model train display.
Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 1-3– 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).
Sunday, Dec. 25 – Christmas. All facilities CLOSED.
Tuesday-Saturday, Dec. 27-31 –1-4 p.m. Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides in Spiegel Grove. Cost $3 per rider.
JANUARY 2012
Tuesdays-Sundays through January 29, 2012 - CIVIL WAR: Battlefield & Home Frontexhibit. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, an exhibit examining the conflict from the viewpoint of Ohioans who served & those who remained at home.
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 - New Year’s Day. All facilities are CLOSED.
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 – 1-4 p.m. Model Train Clinic. Experts provide instruction on how to keep model trains on track. Admission $2.