Tour Civil War camp, meet reenactors, see band on horseback, more at Civil War Winter Camp
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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.
History Roundtable’s October sessions focus on revolution’s effect on British Empire, Alexander Hamilton
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Learn the fascinating stories of those forgotten in the turmoil of the British Empire’s defeat and the sensational true crime case that Alexander Hamilton defended while he was an attorney during History Roundtable’s last two sessions of 2026.
History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert takes a hiatus this week and returns Saturdays, Oct. 10 and 17, to finish out its 13th season.
This year, local historian Gilbert has focused on colonial history as part of Hayes Presidential’s America 250 celebration. Sessions are from 10 to 11:30 in the museum auditorium and virtually.
Hayes Presidential to offer Blessing of the Pets on Sunday, Oct. 4
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All are invited to bring their dogs, cats and other furry, feathered and scaly friends to Spiegel Grove on Sunday, Oct. 4, to receive a blessing during a Blessing of the Pets by an Episcopalian monk.
The blessing will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. in the rose garden behind the historic Hayes Home.
Horses help with healing: Veteran to discuss work of organization that aids service members
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A veteran will share his story of how working with rescue horses helped him and his fellow service members during a special program on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
Patrick Caligiuri, director of outreach and impact at Healing of our Veterans Equine Services of Swanton, Ohio, and program alumnus, will discuss the H.O.O.V.E.S. program from 1 to 2 p.m. in the museum auditorium. Admission is free.
The event is part of a weekend of special programming for President Rutherford B. Hayes birthday and America 250.
Special outdoor exhibit ‘Eyes of Freedom’ honors service members from Iraqi War, all military
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“Eyes of Freedom” will be on display from Saturday, Oct. 3, through Monday, Oct. 5, at Spiegel Grove, the grounds of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums and an accredited arboretum.
Access to the exhibit is free. It will be outside, so visitors should dress for the weather. The exhibit is open from dawn until dusk Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4. The exhibit will close 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5.
Hayes Presidential hires associate librarian to work in research library, manuscripts department
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Emily Rinaman recently was hired as the new associate librarian at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, where she helps local history researchers and genealogists and performs other tasks in the library and works with the manuscripts department to help organize, digitize and write finding aids for its collections.
Hayes Presidential to have tree planting, wreath laying, exhibit dedication for President Hayes’ birthday
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Spend the afternoon at Spiegel Grove with meaningful events honoring military service and celebrating President Rutherford B. Hayes’ birthday on Sunday, Oct. 4.
Brush, pet mini horses at Spiegel Grove Stroll on Oct. 13
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Enjoy a calming experience of seeing, brushing and petting mini horses during the Spiegel Grove Stroll on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Spiegel Grove, grounds of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums and an accredited arboretum.
Mini Wish Equine Wellness of Arcadia will bring miniature horses to the Spiegel Grove Stroll from noon to 1 p.m. The experience is free.
Hayes Presidential, Pan Yan Bookstore start romance book club
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Read romance novels with themes similar to those President Rutherford B. Hayes’ beloved sister faced during her lifetime at a new book club at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
The Perfect Union Book Club celebrates Fanny Arabella Hayes Platt’s deep love of reading. She often wrote to Rutherford about what she was reading and what she thought of each volume.
The club will read novels that deal with mental health, parenthood, gender expectations and the time in which Fanny lived, 1820 – 1856.
History Roundtable will focus on colonial history as America celebrates its 250th birthday
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From the signers of the Declaration of Independence to under-told stories of men and women behind the American Revolution to the downfall of Alexander Hamilton, History Roundtable will have a colonial American focus this fall.
The popular series, led by retired educator Mike Gilbert, returns for its 13th season and will focus on topics highlighting early American History in celebration of the United States’ semiquincentennial celebration this year. Gilbert researches each topic and presents fascinating stories of the past.