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Gateway to the Future

Looking back on another year at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, we see how much our exhibits, events, and programs mean to our community. Because of your generous support, we continue to honor President Hayes's legacy.

Today, we invite you to join our Gateway to the Future appeal to help us continue educating, inspiring, and engaging our visitors.

Please consider making a donation today. Your support is an investment in our future and our shared history. With heartfelt gratitude,

 

Christie Weininger

Executive Director

New Exhibits that Teach and Inspire

Because of YOU, we have new exhibits each year.

  • "Chasing Totality: the History and Science of Eclipses"
  • "Factions & Fraternalism: A History of America's Political Parties"

  

Events That Bring Us Together

Because of YOU, we can host a variety of free events throughout the year that bring our community together.

  • GroveFest
  • Independence Day Concert
  • Presidential History Book Club
  • Verandah Concerts
  • Spiegel Grove Squires Base Ball
  • Lights of Spiegel Grove

  

Programs that Educate and Empower

Because of YOU, we can offer a variety of free programs throughout the year.

  • Electorally Un/Elected
  • Shakespeare in the Grove
  • All the Ohio Ladies: First Ladies of the Buckeye State
  • Teen Museum Council 
  • 4th grade field trips
  • Camp Fire & YMCA program partnerships
  • Teacher workshop with U.S. Capitol Historical Society

 

Beautiful Grounds to Explore and Protect

Because of YOU, the grounds are an integral part of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. They offer a serene and historic environment for visitors to explore and enjoy.

  • Maintaining the grounds is a continuous effort that requires resources.
  • Repairing our black perimeter fence is a focus for this year.

How can you help this year?

  • $100 enhances YMCA preschool program
  • $300 straightens one of 21 fence sections
  • $450 prunes 2-3 trees
  • $1,000 helps fund Autism Site Certification
  • $1,500 buys one of seven research computers needed for the library.
  • $4,000 buys a leaf sweeper mower attachment.

A gift in any amount is appreciated and helps offset our program and maintenance costs.

 

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For more information about gift giving, contact the Development Director, Sue Berryman, at 419-332-2081 ext. 226 or email at [email protected].