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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.
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.
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.
Friday, June 12, 2026
On an unforgettable day, a brave squirrel took a tumble through time to 1851 and had an adventure that took him through Spiegel Grove history.
This is the story of Otis the squirrel, and it’s the premise of the latest children’s book by local author Elizabeth Davenport.
“Otis at the Grove” is available for purchase this summer in the Museum Store at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums for $14.99. A limited number of signed copies are available for $16.99.
Friday, June 12, 2026
As America celebrates its 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, visitors to the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums can learn about the men who signed the Declaration of Independence and life in colonial America during two special programs.
Historian Josh Dubbert will present two talks about the Revolutionary War Era the morning of Independence Day in the museum History Lab.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
America turns 250 on Saturday, July 4, and the site of America’s first presidential library has a day full of old-fashioned events and its annual Independence Day Concert to celebrate.
Enjoy a day of nostalgic fun with a picnic or food truck fare; the concert performed by the Toledo Concert Band, featuring members of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra; deeply discounted admission of $2.50 for a site pass to tour the Hayes Home and museum; games and crafts; historical talks and more.
Monday, June 1, 2026
Fourth graders and up to three family members accompanying them can receive free admission to the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums throughout July through America 250-Ohio’s 4th Grade History Plus Pass.
Hayes Presidential also continues to participate in America 250-Ohio’s regular 4th Grade History Pass, which allows fourth graders to receive free admission to the site, in June and August, as well. During June and August, their family members are charged admission.
