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December 12, 2023

Presidential History Book Club

All are invited to read and discuss books about the American presidency at this free book club. This month, the club is reading “The Petticoat Affair: Manners, Mutiny, and Sex in Andrew Jackson’s White House” by John F. Marszalek. This event will take place in person and online. For online login information, email [email protected]. Participants […]

December 12, 2023

Flower-Arranging Class

Learn to create your own beautiful floral arrangement as First Lady Lucy Hayes did, during this flower-arranging class. The class is led by Mary Snyder, owner of Mary’s Blossom Shoppe in Port Clinton. First Lady Lucy Hayes loved flowers and creating her own arrangements. She often made the floral centerpieces for state dinners and regularly […]

December 12, 2023

Gates and Trees Tour of Spiegel Grove

Departs the museum at 5:30 p.m. Explore the trees at Spiegel Grove. Visit the White House gates at the entrances to Spiegel Grove, and learn some of the stories about them. Tickets are required and available at rbhayes.org. Tickets for non-members are $10 for adults, $7 for ages 6-18, free for ages 5 and younger. […]

December 12, 2023

First Lady Lucy Hayes’ Birthday Party

Enjoy complimentary treats and lemonade in honor of what would have been First Lady Lucy Hayes’ 193rd birthday. There will be free craft activities in the museum auditorium. Included with museum admission will be hands-on artifact and manuscript activities related to Lucy. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums members are admitted for free.

December 12, 2023

Trees Named in Honor of People Tour

Departs the museum at 10 a.m. Learn the stories of the people who visited Spiegel Grove who had trees named in their honor. Also learn about the trees themselves. Tickets are required and available at rbhayes.org. Tickets for non-members are $10 for adults, $7 for ages 6-18, free for ages 5 and younger. Hayes Presidential […]

December 12, 2023

Presidential History Book Club

December 12, 2023

Mystic Giants Tree Tour

Departs from the museum at 5:30 p.m. View some of the larger trees at Spiegel Grove, learn how to determine the age of trees and how trees effect their environment. Tickets are required and available at rbhayes.org. Tickets for non-members are $10 for adults, $7 for ages 6-18, free for ages 5 and younger. Hayes […]

December 12, 2023

Tree Tour of Spiegel Grove

Departs the museum at 10 a.m. Walk the arboretum, and learn about the different trees. Tickets are required and available at rbhayes.org. Tickets for non-members are $10 for adults, $7 for ages 6-18, free for ages 5 and younger. Hayes Presidential members can enjoy this tour for free.

December 12, 2023

Verandah Concert

This concert series features a variety of musical acts from across the region. Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs or blankets and choose their favorite spot on the expansive and shady lawn in front of the home. Donations are accepted for ice cream. If there are thunderstorms on concert night, the event will […]

December 11, 2023

Independence Day Concert

Celebrate Independence Day with this patriotic concert by the Toledo Concert Band, featuring members of the Toledo Symphony, played on the verandah of the historic Hayes Home. The band will play a variety of music, and Civil War reenactors will fire cannons in sync with Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.” Bring a lawn chair or blanket for […]