Frequently Asked Questions about Craft Beers Cocktails & Corks event happening Aug. 22
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These are some questions asked a lot about this popular event.
Public invited to free program, exhibit opening for ‘Warrior Dogs & Faithful Companions’
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The public is invited to a free program and exhibit opening of hand-carved military canine sculptures in honor of veterans’ sacrifices on Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
“Warrior Dogs & Faithful Companions” features the signature wood forms of Ohio artist James Mellick, who will give a talk during the event about his sculptures and their meaning.
Special exhibit ‘Warrior Dogs & Faithful Companions’ to be open throughout October
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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.
Spend an evening with “Frankenstein” author Mary Shelley
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This Halloween season, spend an evening in the Victorian mansion of President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes with the woman who created one of history’s most enduring science fiction and horror novels.
A living history presenter will portray Mary Shelley, author of “Frankenstein,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the historic Hayes Home. Attendees will be treated to an intimate evening of learning about the woman whose most famous work spawned numerous modern movies and spinoff stories but was so much more than the famous monster synonymous with her novel.
Mobile bookstore, complimentary treats and crafts for First Lady Lucy Hayes’ birthday
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A mobile bookstore will visit the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums for First Lady Lucy Hayes’ birthday celebration on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Stuck in a Story Mobile Bookstore will be parked at Hayes Presidential and sell kids’ books and bookish merchandise from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Inside the museum, Hayes Presidential will have complimentary cookies and lemonade and free craft activities. There will also be an outdoor butterfly scavenger hunt.
Hayes Presidential to offer tours of Carriage House for Ohio Open Doors
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When the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums opened its Carriage House to the public for the first time ever for free tours in 2024 as part of Ohio Open Doors, tours filled up almost immediately.
They were so popular that when Ohio History Connection announced Ohio Open Doors would be returning in 2026, Hayes Presidential staff decided to again make the Carriage House tours its Open Doors event.
Tours are from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10. and last 15 minutes. Reservations are required and can be made at https://events.leapevents.com/tickets/2026-ohio-open-doors-rdhpqzg.
Hear creepy stories during lantern walk beneath the trees at Spiegel Grove
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Enjoy a spine-tingling evening at Spiegel Grove by walking the dark wooded grounds by lantern light and stopping in the historic Hayes Home during Spirit Stories at Spiegel Grove on Friday, Oct. 30.
August and September Happenings at Hayes Presidential
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From craft beer to Tree Tours to History Roundtable, August and September are packed with an array of events at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
Hayes Home Restoration Phase II starts with research, fundraising, big plans
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Coming Home – The Hayes Home Restoration Campaign Phase Two is raising funds to restore and preserve the home – one of the nation’s premiere presidential sites and the pride of Fremont, Ohio – for the future. Through this important work, The Hayes will enrich the visitor experience essential to telling the story of the president, first lady and their family and will continue to bring that story to life for generations to come.
Learn to identify and control invasive species, more at annual tree symposium
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Learn how to identify and control invasive plant and insect species, care for young trees and more at the third annual Tree Symposium on Friday, Sept. 4, at Spiegel Grove, an arboretum and presidential site.
The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with check-in beginning at 8 a.m. in the auditorium of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, located at Spiegel Grove.