We are NOT AFFECTED by the government shutdown. We are owned by the state of Ohio and do not receive federal funding.Area around museum to be closed to walkers during chiller installation Nov. 6; rest of Grove open
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The back parking lot and the area around the back of the Hayes Museum at Spiegel Grove will be closed to walkers on Thursday, Nov. 6, while a large piece of HVAC equipment is installed on the museum roof.
The rest of Spiegel Grove, the grounds of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums and an accredited arboretum, will be open to walkers, and the museum and Hayes Home also will be open to visitors.
A Presidential Christmas: All the holiday info you need here
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The Hayes Presidential Library & Museums has a season of magical events for making memories. Get all the details here.
"Hayes Train Special" model train display delights visitors through the holiday season
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Since 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.
Hayes Presidential holiday season kickoff Nov. 28 features model trains, train rides, discounted admission
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Kick off the holiday season with train rides through Spiegel Grove, the opening of the “Hayes Train Special model” train display and discounted admission on Friday, Nov. 28, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
Deck the Doors holiday wreath 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. 30, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
Through this Deck the Doors with River Bend Homestead class, leader Becca Matthews will walk you through creating your own wreath design. The class is from 1 to 3 p.m.
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. 13.
Lights of Spiegel Grove is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and the tree and rest of the grounds will be lighted at 6:15 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, carolers, visits with Kris Kringle (the Victorian name for Santa) a campfire and more.
Enjoy Dickens stories during Hayes Home Holidays: Spirits of Christmas
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Experience the magic and supernatural side of Christmas with beloved Christmas stories, including “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens during an evening tour of parts of the historic Hayes Home.
Hayes Home Holidays: Spirits of Christmas tours are offered Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20. Tours each day are at 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m.
Horse-drawn sleigh and trolley rides offered at Spiegel Grove during 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. Friday, Dec. 26; Saturday Dec. 27; Sunday, Dec. 28; Monday, Dec. 29; Tuesday, Dec. 30; and Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Fix up your model trains at annual train clinic
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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 at the Model Train Clinic at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. The clinic is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, in the museum auditorium.
Hayes Presidential research library modifies hours to align with peak research times
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The presidential research library at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums will modify its hours starting Jan. 1 to better align with peak researcher visitation times.
In a change from past hours, the library will be open by appointment only for out-of-town researchers using manuscript materials on the fourth Saturday of the month and will be closed on the fifth Saturday of the month.