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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.
Monday, October 5, 2026
Each year, the sitting U.S. President sends representatives of the military to lay a wreath at the president's tomb in honor of his birthday. President Hayes' birthday is Oct. 4, 1822. The ceremony takes place on the Sunday closest to his birthday. This year, in 2026, it took place on his actual birthday - Oct. 4.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Watch the procession for "Eyes of Freedom" Lima Company Memorial from Tiffin into Spiegel Grove here in Fremont this morning. The procession was led by Black Swamp Veterans Motorcycle Club and local law enforcement. "Eyes of Freedom" will be open on our grounds Saturday, Oct. 3, through Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Access is free.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Spend an exclusive formal evening in the historic Hayes Home and museum enjoying live campaign music from 1876 and hearing the true story behind President Rutherford B. Hayes’ election on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Celebrate the sesquicentennial – 150th anniversary – of President Hayes’ Election of 1876 with this special event from 6 to 9 p.m.
Monday, September 28, 2026
A military band playing on horseback, Model-T rides and a fife and drum corps are among the popular offerings returning to the annual Civil War Winter Camp on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
The 2nd Cavalry Brigade Brass Band, which plays on horseback, will return for its second year at the event after its wildly popular debut last year at Civil War Winter Camp.
