Rutherford B. Hayes

Hayes was the 19th U.S. President serving from 1877-1881. He was also a Ohio governor, a U.S. Congressman and a General in the Civil War and loving husband to Lucy and father to eight children.

Learn More

Search Our Library

Honoring the memory of Rutherford B. Hayes, his family established the first presidential library open to the public in 1916. For 100 years the collections have grown beyond the core collection to include 90,000 books, manuscripts and images which reflect Hayes' special interests, including genealogy, local history, and the Gilded Age period in which he lived.

Learn More

Visit The Estate

Spiegel Grove houses the Hayes Museum and 31 room mansion, along with 25 acres of park and the burial site of President and Mrs. Hayes.

Learn More

Everything You Need to Know

News & Media

Fremont Runners Club to have third annual Presidents’ Day 5K at Spiegel Grove

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Put on your favorite patriotic and presidential garb and run or walk the Presidents’ Day 5K on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.

Hayes Presidential Library & Museum switches to winter hours Jan. 2, 2026

Monday, December 22, 2025

The Hayes Presidential Library & Museums will switch to its winter hours starting Jan. 2, 2026.
All facilities will be closed on Mondays and Wednesdays during January, February and March. The exception is Presidents’ Day, which is Monday, Feb. 16.

Donate blood at Hayes Presidential, get Amazon gift card, help others

Monday, December 22, 2025

To continue Mary Miller Hayes' legacy of helping others, Hayes Presidential has teamed up with the Red Cross to have a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in the Hayes Presidential museum auditorium. There is a great need for blood, and donors have an opportunity to make a difference by making a blood donation.

Trace your family history with public genealogy classes at Hayes Presidential Library

Monday, December 22, 2025

Learn how to trace your family history using various resources with public genealogy classes offered this year at the Hayes Presidential Library. Beginning Genealogy is offered from 10