At the Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Center, a National Historic Landmark, learn about the Ohio native and 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes with a visit to his 31-room home, presidential library--the first in the nation, museum and the grave site of the president and his wife, Lucy Webb Hayes. The stately Hayes Home has been restored to its appearance during the President's life. The Hayes Museum displays artifacts from the President's life and administration, the Civil War, all U.S. presidents, and a magnificent weapons collection.
For information on the Hayes Presidential Center, including collections, exhibits, activities, and events, visit www.rbhayes.org/hayes.
Hours
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday (Home and Museum only) 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open Holidays (Home and Museum only)
President's Day, July 4, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Holidays (entire site):
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Admission
OHS Members FREE
Adults: Museum or Home $7.50
Adults: Museum & Home $13.00
Children 6-12: Museum or Home $3.00
Children 6-12: Museum & Home $5.00
Children 5 & under FREE
School Groups: Museum or Home $3.00 per student
School Groups: Museum & Home $5.00 per student
Library / Research FREE
Senior Citizens / AAA: Museum or Home $6.50
Senior Citizens / AAA: Museum & Home $12.00
Location
Hayes Presidential Center is located at the intersection of Hayes Avenue and Buckland Avenue in Fremont, in Sandusky County.
General Information
Hayes Presidential Center
Spiegel Grove
Fremont, OH 43420
Phone:
(419) 332-2081
1 (800) 998-7737 (toll free)
Handicapped Accessibility
Ohio Historical Society strives to meet ADA requirements. However, historic structures and outdoor areas provide challenges that make it difficult to provide complete access to all visitors. Please call the site with specific questions and concerns.