Squirrel Doors back at Spiegel Grove this summer
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Seventeen creative squirrel doors are hidden on trees throughout Spiegel Grove and are ready for visitors to find through Labor Day, which is Monday, Sept. 7.
Through this free program, visitors can either download a squirrel doors map here, or pick one up in the museum lobby at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
Teen Museum Council members to have open house June 24 for exhibits, walking tour
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A walking tour of trees named after people at Spiegel Grove and exhibits on local history are the focus of projects created by the Teen Museum Council at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
Two exhibits will be on display during an open house on Wednesday, June 24, and the walking tour brochure will be available for visitors to take the self-guided walk. An area showing plaques no longer hanging on trees that have been removed also will be on display.
The open house is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the museum. Admission is free during this event.
Norwalk woman makes major book donation to Hayes Presidential Library
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A Norwalk woman recently donated 1,500 books related to the Civil War to the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, a major gift that expands the library’s collection on a topic directly related to President Rutherford B. Hayes.
The books belonged to William J. Pierce, a Civil War book collector who amassed them over many years. His widow, Marilyn Pierce, donated the library of volumes – ranging from titles focused on different battles to Civil War photography.
2026 Spiegel Grove tree tours add some colonial history for America 250
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See the many trees of Spiegel Grove and learn about their types and history with some colonial landscape history sprinkled in for America 250 during tree tours offered throughout the spring and summer.
Local author writes book about Spiegel Grove squirrel inspired by property’s history
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On an unforgettable day, a brave squirrel took a tumble through time to 1851 and had an adventure that took him through Spiegel Grove history.
This is the story of Otis the squirrel, and it’s the premise of the latest children’s book by local author Elizabeth Davenport.
“Otis at the Grove” is available for purchase this summer in the Museum Store at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums for $14.99. A limited number of signed copies are available for $16.99.
Special talks cover life in colonial America, signers of the Declaration of Independence
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As America celebrates its 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, visitors to the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums can learn about the men who signed the Declaration of Independence and life in colonial America during two special programs.
Historian Josh Dubbert will present two talks about the Revolutionary War Era the morning of Independence Day in the museum History Lab.
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a day of events, annual Independence Day Concert at Hayes Presidential
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America turns 250 on Saturday, July 4, and the site of America’s first presidential library has a day full of old-fashioned events and its annual Independence Day Concert to celebrate.
Enjoy a day of nostalgic fun with a picnic or food truck fare; the concert performed by the Toledo Concert Band, featuring members of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra; deeply discounted admission of $2.50 for a site pass to tour the Hayes Home and museum; games and crafts; historical talks and more.
Hayes Presidential participates in 4th Grade History Pass Plus throughout July, continues regular 4th Grade History pass now through August
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Fourth graders and up to three family members accompanying them can receive free admission to the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums throughout July through America 250-Ohio’s 4th Grade History Plus Pass.
Hayes Presidential also continues to participate in America 250-Ohio’s regular 4th Grade History Pass, which allows fourth graders to receive free admission to the site, in June and August, as well. During June and August, their family members are charged admission.
Hayes Presidential staff to give presentations on wide range of topics – from historical to artificial intelligence – at Lakeside
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Throughout the summer, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums staff members will share their knowledge about a vaiety of topics, ranging from historical information from President Hayes’ era to artificial intelligence during the Chautauqua Lecture Series at Lakeside Chautauqua.
Admission to the programs is included with the Chautauqua daily, weekly or season pass. Programs take place in the Orchestra Hall.
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER - Local celebrities batter up with vintage base ball team at Hayes Presidential
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Local celebrities will suit up and play the Spiegel Grove Squires, the vintage base ball team at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, on Sunday, June 14.
The match is at 1 p.m. on the lawn behind the Hayes Home. Admission is free. The Squires and celebrities will mix into two teams that will play each other.