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Rutherford B. Hayes
Hayes was the 19th U.S. President serving from 1877-1881. He was also a Ohio governor, a U.S. Congressman and a General in the Civil War and loving husband to Lucy and father to eight children.
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Honoring the memory of Rutherford B. Hayes, his family established the first presidential library open to the public in 1916. For 100 years the collections have grown beyond the core collection to include 90,000 books, manuscripts and images which reflect Hayes' special interests, including genealogy, local history, and the Gilded Age period in which he lived.
Visit The Estate
Spiegel Grove houses the Hayes Museum and 31 room mansion, along with 25 acres of park and the burial site of President and Mrs. Hayes.
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News & Media
Author to discuss Confederate raid on Johnson’s Island prison, sign copies of book
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
In his book, “Confederates from Canada,” Ralph Lindeman, tells the story of a Confederate raid on the Johnson's Island prison on Lake Erie and the soldiers involved.
Lindeman will speak about his book and sign copies that will be for sale on Sunday, June 23, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. The event is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the museum auditorium.
MLive story: 5 things to discover at Ohio’s fascinating Spiegel Grove
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
This being an election year makes it a fine time to encounter one of Ohio’s most fascinating political figures by visiting the first-of-its-kind museum campus, located near Toledo and Cedar Point a little over an hour from Cleveland and 2 hours from Columbus. You can tour permanent exhibits highlighting Hayes’ life before, during and after the White House, and also explore these other attractions right there at the estate.
Bluegrass, American roots among genres featured at Verandah Concert series
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
A bluegrass band, folk singers and a group of ukulelists are among the performers who will be featured this summer during the Verandah Concert series at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
U.S. Mint, Hayes Presidential to have virtual program on new presidential, Hayes medals
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The Hayes Presidential Library & Museums and U.S. Mint are teaming up to talk about the mint’s new President Rutherford B. Hayes medal and Hayes Presidential’s Morgan Silver Dollar during a program on Thursday, May 16.