Check out Teen Museum Council at open house for educators, students, families
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High School students can get an idea of what being a part of a hands-on teen leadership program at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums would be like through an open house on Sunday, Nov. 15.
The Teen Museum Council Open House is from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Hayes Museum at Spiegel Grove in Fremont.
Hayes Presidential plans second annual blood drive to help community, Northwest Ohio
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In early 2026, the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums had its first-ever blood drive to help the American Red Cross gather much-needed blood for medical patients throughout the region.
Forty-seven people gave blood last January at Hayes Presidential, and their life-saving gifts went to local hospitals and medical institutions to help patients who needed transfusions and platelets.
Building on that impact, Hayes Presidential is again partnering with the American Red Cross to offer a blood drive on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the museum auditorium.
Special exhibit ‘Warrior Dogs & Faithful Companions’ extended through Nov. 15
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A moving exhibit of hand-carved military canine sculptures honoring veterans’ sacrifices will be displayed throughout October at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums as part of the institution’s America 250 celebration.
“Warrior Dogs & Faithful Companions” features the signature wood forms of Ohio artist James Mellick, whose works pay tribute to the special bonds veterans have with their canine service counterparts. Each of the nine dogs in the installation represents a different military campaign, as well as the injuries that their human counterparts endure.
A Presidential Christmas: Make holiday magic with a season of events at Hayes Presidential
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The Hayes Presidential Library & Museums has a season of magical events for making memories. Get all the details here.
Partial funding for A Presidential Christmas is by Wright Leather Works.
Ride in a horse-drawn sleigh or trolley the week after Christmas
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Celebrate the holidays by riding through the wooded estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes in a horse-drawn sleigh or trolley during the week after Christmas.
Sleigh and trolley rides by South Creek Clydesdales will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26; Sunday, Dec. 27; Monday, Dec. 28; Tuesday, Dec. 29; Wednesday, Dec. 30; and Thursday, Dec. 31.
Two clinics offer multiple opportunities to spruce up model trains
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Do you need help troubleshooting some problems with your model train?
Or maybe you’re wondering how best to care for it?
Model train enthusiasts can help, and they’re offering two opportunities this holiday season at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
Train clinics will be given from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, and Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, in the museum auditorium.
"Hayes Train Special" model train display delights visitors through the holiday season
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ince 1994, model trains at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums have delighted visitors of all ages throughout the holiday season.
The “Hayes Train Special” is a multi-tiered exhibit of model trains that wind through a winter wonderland reminiscent of President Rutherford B. Hayes’ day with interactive buttons that let visitors get involved with the display.
There are also several backdrops that offer great photo opportunities.
The display opens Friday, Nov. 27, and will be on exhibit through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027.
Make a holiday wreath with fresh greenery at Deck the Doors class at Spiegel Grove
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Make your own beautiful holiday wreath with fresh evergreens from Spiegel Grove, the estate of President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes, during a class on Sunday, Nov. 29, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
See Santa, watch Spiegel Grove, giant tree light up at Lights of Spiegel Grove
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Get in the holiday spirit by seeing Santa light the 50-foot outdoor Christmas tree at Spiegel Grove, an arboretum and the estate of President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes, during Lights of Spiegel Grove on Friday, Dec. 11.
Special holiday tours of the Hayes Home feature White House traditions
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Celebrate the magic of the holiday season in the Victorian mansion of 19th president and first lady, while enjoying the White House traditions of several presidents throughout a special evening tour offered two nights only.
Hayes Home Holidays: A White House Christmas at Spiegel Grove will take participants through the beautifully preserved home of President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes and share traditions they and other first families created in the White House.