Check out Teen Museum Council at open house for educators, students, families

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.

During the open house, teachers, students and families can learn about Teen Museum Council, a leadership program for students in grades 9 – 12 that gives students hands-on experiences in careers related to the museum field.

Through the council, students receive a Hayes Presidential Library & Museums membership and guest passes, job shadowing and opportunities to learn about museum careers from Hayes Presidential staff and staff at other museums, fulfill volunteer hours for graduation requirements and complete a leadership project.

The open house will offer sessions explaining the details of some of these aspects and allow participants to see artifacts used in past special exhibits created by Teen Museum Council members, learn about volunteer opportunities and learn about design and building and grounds maintenance.

At the end of the open house, they will have an opportunity to talk with staff about particular areas of interest.

All are welcome. No reservations are required.

Hayes Presidential is America’s first presidential library and the forerunner of the federal presidential library system. It is partially funded by the state of Ohio and affiliated with the Ohio History Connection. Hayes Presidential is located at Spiegel Grove on Buckland Avenue.

For information, call 419-332-2081, or visit rbhayes.org. Like Hayes Presidential on Facebook and follow on Instagram at rbhayespres and on Bluesky at rbhayespres.bsky.social.