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December 15, 2023

It’s Presidents Day!

Calling all families! Celebrate the holiday (and a day off school) with special Presidents Day crafts and activities. Drop in anytime between Noon and 4 p.m. No charge for event. *Access to Harding Museum and Harding Home require regular admission prices.

December 15, 2023

Laddie Boy’s Museum Sleepover

Designed for children preschool through fifth grade. A perfect family event for parents, grandparents and children! Each child can bring a favorite stuffed animal, participate in lots of fun activities, then tuck his or her animal in for a sleepover at our museum! Pick up your animal after noon on January 26 and receive a […]

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 Amistad Rebellion: An Atlantic Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom.” This event will take place in person and online. For online login information, email [email protected]. Participants can bring their lunch. Sponsored by […]

December 12, 2023

Tree Tour of Spiegel Grove

Departs the museum at 12:30 p.m. Walk the arboretum, and learn about the different trees. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy a picnic on the grounds during this last tree tour of the season. Tickets are required and available at rbhayes.org. Tickets for non-members are $10 for adults, $7 for ages 6-18, free for ages […]

December 12, 2023

History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert

Local historian Mike Gilbert shares fascinating stories of local and national history during this popular series, which takes place on six Saturdays in September and October. Pre-recorded virtual sessions also will be offered for those who cannot attend in-person. Each session is $5, or registrants can purchase all six for $25. Pre-registration and pre-payment for […]

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 […]