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...
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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
We're so excited for the special exhibit by Terra State Community College opening here at Hayes Presidential tomorrow! "Sounds of Sandusky County" tells some amazing stories of the local recording studio and artists who performed here.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We're so excited for the special exhibit by Terra State Community College opening here at Hayes Presidential tomorrow! "Sounds of Sandusky County" tells some amazing stories of the local recording studio and artists who performed here.
www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/09...
www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/09...
Congratulations to Dave Ashton, member of our building and grounds crew, on his retirement! Dave worked here for 21 years, and we celebrated with him today with a cookout at the carriage house. Thank you for your many years of service, Dave! Enjoy your retirement!
September 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Congratulations to Dave Ashton, member of our building and grounds crew, on his retirement! Dave worked here for 21 years, and we celebrated with him today with a cookout at the carriage house. Thank you for your many years of service, Dave! Enjoy your retirement!
We are thrilled to announce that our historian, Joshua Dubbert, has written a biography of Rutherford B. Hayes that we have published and have for sale in our Museum Store!
"Rutherford B. Hayes: A Life of Service and Honor," is available for $19.99.
#rbhayespres
"Rutherford B. Hayes: A Life of Service and Honor," is available for $19.99.
#rbhayespres
September 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
We are thrilled to announce that our historian, Joshua Dubbert, has written a biography of Rutherford B. Hayes that we have published and have for sale in our Museum Store!
"Rutherford B. Hayes: A Life of Service and Honor," is available for $19.99.
#rbhayespres
"Rutherford B. Hayes: A Life of Service and Honor," is available for $19.99.
#rbhayespres
#Cemtember is upon us! If you're a Hayes Presidential Library & Museums Member, your #MemberPerk this month is going to a different area museum all month and learning the stories behind them.
#rbhayespres #historiccemeteries #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo #membership
#rbhayespres #historiccemeteries #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo #membership
September 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
#Cemtember is upon us! If you're a Hayes Presidential Library & Museums Member, your #MemberPerk this month is going to a different area museum all month and learning the stories behind them.
#rbhayespres #historiccemeteries #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo #membership
#rbhayespres #historiccemeteries #ohiotheheartofitall #lakeerielove #thisistoledo #membership
We're sad to announce that the Aug. 20 Verandah Concert featuring North Coast Big Band will not be rescheduled. Unfortunately, we were not able to find a date that would work for rescheduling. Thanks for your understanding. We hope to have this excellent band back next year!
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September 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We're sad to announce that the Aug. 20 Verandah Concert featuring North Coast Big Band will not be rescheduled. Unfortunately, we were not able to find a date that would work for rescheduling. Thanks for your understanding. We hope to have this excellent band back next year!
#rbhayespres
#rbhayespres
We had our first meeting of the Reading from the President's Library Book Club today, and it went great! Thanks to everyone who came, and to our sponsors, Richard & Kathy Smith.
Book Club details here: www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/06...
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Book Club details here: www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/06...
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #bookclub
August 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
We had our first meeting of the Reading from the President's Library Book Club today, and it went great! Thanks to everyone who came, and to our sponsors, Richard & Kathy Smith.
Book Club details here: www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/06...
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #bookclub
Book Club details here: www.rbhayes.org/news/2025/06...
#rbhayespres #ohiotheheartofitall #bookclub