Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
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Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums is America's 1st presidential library - includes Hayes' mansion, tomb, museum & paved trails through estate.
Kin Hunters President Rebecca Fisher presents Head Librarian John Ransom with a $500 check for the Hayes Presidential Library. The money will be used to purchase a book in honor of Earl J. Wammes, who was a long-time member of the Kin Hunters. Wammes died in September. Thank you, Kin Hunters!
November 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Kin Hunters President Rebecca Fisher presents Head Librarian John Ransom with a $500 check for the Hayes Presidential Library. The money will be used to purchase a book in honor of Earl J. Wammes, who was a long-time member of the Kin Hunters. Wammes died in September. Thank you, Kin Hunters!
Big thanks to Gene Smith and the Gen. James Birdseye McPherson House in Clyde for the fantastic tour for our members. This was the November member perk, one of many Hayes Presidential Library & Museums members enjoy. Not a member? Join here: www.rbhayes.org/main/members...
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November 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Big thanks to Gene Smith and the Gen. James Birdseye McPherson House in Clyde for the fantastic tour for our members. This was the November member perk, one of many Hayes Presidential Library & Museums members enjoy. Not a member? Join here: www.rbhayes.org/main/members...
#rbhayespres
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The back parking lot and area behind the museum are open to again to vehicles and walkers after our chiller (air conditioning unit) was removed and a new one installed this morning on the museum and library building.
Thanks to everyone for their patience and support!
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Thanks to everyone for their patience and support!
#rbhayespres
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The back parking lot and area behind the museum are open to again to vehicles and walkers after our chiller (air conditioning unit) was removed and a new one installed this morning on the museum and library building.
Thanks to everyone for their patience and support!
#rbhayespres
Thanks to everyone for their patience and support!
#rbhayespres
Photos from Civil War Winter Camp on Saturday, sponsored by Mosser Construction. What a great day! Thanks to our reenactors, volunteers, staff and all who helped make this event happen and to all who attended!
#rbhayespres #civilwar #reenacting #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
#rbhayespres #civilwar #reenacting #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
October 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Photos from Civil War Winter Camp on Saturday, sponsored by Mosser Construction. What a great day! Thanks to our reenactors, volunteers, staff and all who helped make this event happen and to all who attended!
#rbhayespres #civilwar #reenacting #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
#rbhayespres #civilwar #reenacting #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
What a fabulous day and turnout for #CivilWar Winter Camp 2025! Thanks to everyone who attended and supported it, to our title sponsor, Mosser Construction, to our reenactors and volunteers, all the presenters and our staff. #rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall
October 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
What a fabulous day and turnout for #CivilWar Winter Camp 2025! Thanks to everyone who attended and supported it, to our title sponsor, Mosser Construction, to our reenactors and volunteers, all the presenters and our staff. #rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall
Thanks to our friends at the Sandusky Register for featuring our #CivilWar Winter Camp happening this Saturday: sanduskyregister.com/news/646396/....
#rbhayespres #OhioTheHeartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
#rbhayespres #OhioTheHeartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
This fall, enjoy the Civil War Winter Camp
Many free activities taking place on presidential museums' grounds
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October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Thanks to our friends at the Sandusky Register for featuring our #CivilWar Winter Camp happening this Saturday: sanduskyregister.com/news/646396/....
#rbhayespres #OhioTheHeartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
#rbhayespres #OhioTheHeartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
Thanks to our friends @cleveland.com for reminding everyone that we are still open and not affected by the government shutdown: www.cleveland.com/travel/2025/.... Come see us!
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
Federal shutdown closes key Ohio attractions, but alternatives remain open
Major sites including the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial remain shuttered as the federal closure enters its third week.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Thanks to our friends @cleveland.com for reminding everyone that we are still open and not affected by the government shutdown: www.cleveland.com/travel/2025/.... Come see us!
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
We're excited to announce we'll be having a blood drive with the @americanredcross.bsky.social on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please sign up to donate with our visitor services manager, Linda Lopez-Fouts at 419-332-2081, ext. 225, or llopez-fouts@rbhayes.org.
#rbhayespres #blooddrive
#rbhayespres #blooddrive
October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We're excited to announce we'll be having a blood drive with the @americanredcross.bsky.social on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please sign up to donate with our visitor services manager, Linda Lopez-Fouts at 419-332-2081, ext. 225, or llopez-fouts@rbhayes.org.
#rbhayespres #blooddrive
#rbhayespres #blooddrive
Learn about the mole, a creature that lives here at Spiegel Grove, an accredited arboretum. #rbhayespres #arboretum
October 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Learn about the mole, a creature that lives here at Spiegel Grove, an accredited arboretum. #rbhayespres #arboretum
This blue cup and saucer from a child’s play set belonged to Fanny Hayes, daughter of Pres. Hayes, when she was a child.
This piece was recently donated to us by the Fairfield County Heritage Association and William T. Sherman House in Lancaster.
Thank you to both!
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This piece was recently donated to us by the Fairfield County Heritage Association and William T. Sherman House in Lancaster.
Thank you to both!
#rbhayespres
October 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This blue cup and saucer from a child’s play set belonged to Fanny Hayes, daughter of Pres. Hayes, when she was a child.
This piece was recently donated to us by the Fairfield County Heritage Association and William T. Sherman House in Lancaster.
Thank you to both!
#rbhayespres
This piece was recently donated to us by the Fairfield County Heritage Association and William T. Sherman House in Lancaster.
Thank you to both!
#rbhayespres
The Museum Store is ready for Civil War Winter Camp! Come in and get your supplies for this fun and educational event, happening Saturday, Oct. 25.
www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/07...
New this year, a cavalry band will play on horseback!
Sponsored by Mosser Construction.
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www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/07...
New this year, a cavalry band will play on horseback!
Sponsored by Mosser Construction.
#rbhayespres
October 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The Museum Store is ready for Civil War Winter Camp! Come in and get your supplies for this fun and educational event, happening Saturday, Oct. 25.
www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/07...
New this year, a cavalry band will play on horseback!
Sponsored by Mosser Construction.
#rbhayespres
www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/07...
New this year, a cavalry band will play on horseback!
Sponsored by Mosser Construction.
#rbhayespres
We had so much fun with our members during #Booseum this morning! This is one of our #memberperks, which are sponsored by KF Construction. #rbhayespres #Halloween2025
October 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
We had so much fun with our members during #Booseum this morning! This is one of our #memberperks, which are sponsored by KF Construction. #rbhayespres #Halloween2025
We're excited to announce we've published another book that arrived today! "The Story of Spiegel Grove: Rutherford B. Hayes, his Family, and their Home" is written by Historian Josh Dubbert and designed by Marketing/Communications Mgr Kristina Smith, who also took the photos featured in the book.
October 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We're excited to announce we've published another book that arrived today! "The Story of Spiegel Grove: Rutherford B. Hayes, his Family, and their Home" is written by Historian Josh Dubbert and designed by Marketing/Communications Mgr Kristina Smith, who also took the photos featured in the book.
ICYMI: Here's the full video from the wreath-laying ceremony at President Hayes' tomb that took place on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Each year, the sitting U.S. president sends military representatives to lay a wreath in honor of Hayes' birthday, which is Oct. 4. youtu.be/0Ik2Dm0NRZw
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Wreath-laying Ceremony at President Rutherford B. Hayes tomb 2025
YouTube video by Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
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October 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
ICYMI: Here's the full video from the wreath-laying ceremony at President Hayes' tomb that took place on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Each year, the sitting U.S. president sends military representatives to lay a wreath in honor of Hayes' birthday, which is Oct. 4. youtu.be/0Ik2Dm0NRZw
#rbhayespres
#rbhayespres
And here are a few pics from the wreath-laying in honor of President Hayes' birthday, which was Oct. 4. Each year, the sitting U.S. president sends military representatives for this meaningful ceremony. Despite the government shutdown, this still took place, and we are grateful. #rbhayespres
October 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
And here are a few pics from the wreath-laying in honor of President Hayes' birthday, which was Oct. 4. Each year, the sitting U.S. president sends military representatives for this meaningful ceremony. Despite the government shutdown, this still took place, and we are grateful. #rbhayespres
Here are a few more pics from the naturalization ceremony for new citizens that took place yesterday at Spiegel Grove. Welcome, fellow Americans!
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
October 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Here are a few more pics from the naturalization ceremony for new citizens that took place yesterday at Spiegel Grove. Welcome, fellow Americans!
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
Today, 20 immigrants because official U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony here at the Hayes Home at Spiegel Grove during our Rutherford B. Hayes Day celebration!
We also had the annual wreath-laying by members of the U.S. military and Hayes family at President Hayes’ tomb for his bday.
We also had the annual wreath-laying by members of the U.S. military and Hayes family at President Hayes’ tomb for his bday.
October 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today, 20 immigrants because official U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony here at the Hayes Home at Spiegel Grove during our Rutherford B. Hayes Day celebration!
We also had the annual wreath-laying by members of the U.S. military and Hayes family at President Hayes’ tomb for his bday.
We also had the annual wreath-laying by members of the U.S. military and Hayes family at President Hayes’ tomb for his bday.
Just a reminder, we are a state-owned site and are not affected by the government shutdown. We do not receive any federal funding. Events on Sunday, Oct. 5, for Rutherford B. Hayes Day will take place as scheduled. However, there could be some changes regarding military guests due to the shutdown.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Just a reminder, we are a state-owned site and are not affected by the government shutdown. We do not receive any federal funding. Events on Sunday, Oct. 5, for Rutherford B. Hayes Day will take place as scheduled. However, there could be some changes regarding military guests due to the shutdown.
Thanks to the Sandusky Register for featuring our grant award from the Jeffris Family Foundation! We're excited to take on a new restoration project of the Hayes Home. sanduskyregister.com/news/638694/...
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
Museum locks down major grant
It'll restore portion of historic home
sanduskyregister.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Thanks to the Sandusky Register for featuring our grant award from the Jeffris Family Foundation! We're excited to take on a new restoration project of the Hayes Home. sanduskyregister.com/news/638694/...
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo
Thanks to Sashem Brey and cameraman JD at 13abc for featuring our site and President Hayes's upcoming birthday for its "We The People" America 250 series! Watch the segment here: www.13abc.com/2025/09/29/w...
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #LakeErieLove #ThisisToledo #America250 #America250Ohio
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #LakeErieLove #ThisisToledo #America250 #America250Ohio
We The People: Welcome to Spiegel Grove
This Saturday will mark the birthday of the Ohio man who served as governor, congressman, U.S. President and so much more. As we continue spotlighting local pockets of history in our region, today, we...
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October 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Thanks to Sashem Brey and cameraman JD at 13abc for featuring our site and President Hayes's upcoming birthday for its "We The People" America 250 series! Watch the segment here: www.13abc.com/2025/09/29/w...
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #LakeErieLove #ThisisToledo #America250 #America250Ohio
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #LakeErieLove #ThisisToledo #America250 #America250Ohio
Coming to a mailbox near your - if you're a Hayes Presidential Library & Museums member - is the Fall Statesman! Can't wait to read it? You can see it online here: www.rbhayes.org/clientupload...
You don't have to be a member to read online.
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove
You don't have to be a member to read online.
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove
September 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Coming to a mailbox near your - if you're a Hayes Presidential Library & Museums member - is the Fall Statesman! Can't wait to read it? You can see it online here: www.rbhayes.org/clientupload...
You don't have to be a member to read online.
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove
You don't have to be a member to read online.
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove
We had a great time at History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert on Saturday! Mike talked about the Fabulous '50s and why that decade was pivotal in many ways in American history.
There are two sessions of History Roundtable left this season:
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There are two sessions of History Roundtable left this season:
www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/03...
#rbhayespres
September 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
We had a great time at History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert on Saturday! Mike talked about the Fabulous '50s and why that decade was pivotal in many ways in American history.
There are two sessions of History Roundtable left this season:
www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/03...
#rbhayespres
There are two sessions of History Roundtable left this season:
www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/03...
#rbhayespres
We were excited to welcome this group tour from Southeast Michigan to Hayes Presidential today! They enjoyed a presentation about our grounds, trees and historic White House gates by John Havens, building & grounds superintendent.
September 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We were excited to welcome this group tour from Southeast Michigan to Hayes Presidential today! They enjoyed a presentation about our grounds, trees and historic White House gates by John Havens, building & grounds superintendent.
What a fantastic turnout for the opening of Terra State Community College's "Sounds of Sandusky County" exhibit here at Hayes Presidential! J. Brennan Willis, Terra's director of music, liberal arts and business, gave an excellent presentation and then everyone was able to see the exhibit.
September 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
What a fantastic turnout for the opening of Terra State Community College's "Sounds of Sandusky County" exhibit here at Hayes Presidential! J. Brennan Willis, Terra's director of music, liberal arts and business, gave an excellent presentation and then everyone was able to see the exhibit.
Join us tomorrow for free tea samples with The Summer Kitchen Girls!
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #teatime
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #teatime
September 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Join us tomorrow for free tea samples with The Summer Kitchen Girls!
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #teatime
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #teatime