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February 15, 2026

First Lady Lucy Hayes’ Birthday Celebration

Enjoy complimentary treats in the museum lobby and free craft activities in the museum auditorium in honor of First Lady Lucy Hayes’ birthday, which is this month.

February 13, 2026

Gates and Trees Tour

See the many trees of Spiegel Grove and learn about their types and history during a variety of tree tours offered throughout the spring and summer. Tours last about an hour and cover different trees and topics ranging from giant trees to trees that President Rutherford B. Hayes and his descendants named in honor of […]

February 12, 2026

Ohio Village Muffins & Diamonds Vintage Base Ball Program Spring Seminar!

Love history? Love base ball? Discover how you can volunteer with the Ohio Village Muffins & Diamonds! Volunteers help bring 19th‑century base ball to life—donning period uniforms, taking the field for vintage games and sharing the rich history of the sport with fans. To RSVP for this informational seminar, please email Teresa Valencia at [email protected].

February 12, 2026

Frederick Douglass Speaks on American Democracy

Join a living history presenter portraying Frederick Douglass, a former slave turned writer, orator, abolitionist and civil rights leader for a conversation about the meaning of American democracy in the historic Hayes Home. During this program, Nathan M. Richardson will portray Douglass, who was born into slavery in Maryland, and share how Douglass escaped bondage […]

February 12, 2026

Action Based Ecology: Working to be Stewards

Are you interested in the outdoors and want to learn more, help the environment and enjoy wildlife? Visit Cedar Bog to hear Jayne Woodward, M.Ed. Montessori Education, Nursery Operations, and Jared Martin, BSc Philosophy and Political Science, talk about their work in and out of the school system. This talk will focus on the actions […]

February 12, 2026

Discovering History—Hollie Davis and Andrew Richmond

Heartland: The Stories of Ohio Through 250 Objects Ohio sits at the heart of the nation. Heartland: The Stories of Ohio Through 250 Objects invites visitors to discover the people, ideas and moments that have defined the Buckeye State. Spanning themes of resources, people, conflict, culture and change, the exhibition features artifacts that capture both […]

February 12, 2026

Discovering History—Wesley Clarke

The Nathaniel Clark Pottery: an Entrée to Early Commerce in the Ohio Country. Business ventures like the Clark pottery, established at Marietta in 1808, provide a window into early commercial development in the upper Ohio River valley and the economic conditions that both limited and promoted commerce. Early craft practitioners like the Clarks were the […]

February 12, 2026

Textiles Workshop

Join us at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center for a Hands-On Textiles Workshop! We’re excited to welcome Keith Bengtson from Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve to the Octagon Earthworks for a special, in‑depth workshop exploring the art and tradition of American Indian textiles. Keith will guide participants through: Examples of Midwest Native plants traditionally […]

February 9, 2026

The Resilient Life of Brigadier General Charles Young

This event honors Young’s service while exploring how discipline, character and internal leadership shaped his life and impacted lessons that remain relevant for leaders today. Presenter: Charlie M. Shaw. U.S. Navy Veteran, Retired. Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshals Service. Founder, Silencing the Inner Saboteurs™.

February 6, 2026

Craft Beers, Cocktails & Corks at Spiegel Grove

Breweries and three wineries will offer samples, and a local mixologist will make cocktails during the seventh-annual Craft Beers, Cocktails & Corks at Spiegel Grove. The event is on the grounds of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. The VIP ticketed experience returns for its third year and will begin at 3 p.m. Food trucks […]