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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.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the National First Ladies Library & Museum and Hayes Presidential Library & Museums announce a unique statewide partnership with museums across Ohio to present “The Untold Stories of Ohio’s First Ladies” — a dynamic, interactive traveling kiosk exhibit that shines a spotlight on the lives, leadership and legacy of Ohio’s most influential First Ladies.
This exhibit is on display at Hayes Presidential in the museum lobby until Sunday, Aug. 24. The exhibit is offered with support from Ohio Humanities – America 250.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
A military band performing while on horseback is the newest addition to the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums’ annual Civil War Winter Camp taking place Saturday, Oct. 25, at Spiegel Grove.
Civil War Winter Camp is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It focuses on life in a winter camp like those of President Rutherford B. Hayes’ regiment, the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and takes participants inside the camp to see aspects of how soldiers lived during the war.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Ten breweries and three wineries will offer samples and a local mixologist will make 1920s cocktails during the seventh-annual Craft Beers, Cocktails & Corks at Spiegel Grove on Saturday, Aug 23.
The event is from 4 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. The VIP ticketed experience returns for its second year and will begin at 3 p.m.
Monday, June 16, 2025
Fourteen creative squirrel doors are hidden on trees throughout Spiegel Grove, an arboretum and estate of President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes, and will be ready for visitors to find through Labor Day, which is Monday, Sept. 1.
Yoga in the Grove for July 19 is cancelled.