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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.
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.
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.
Monday, September 28, 2026
A military band playing on horseback, Model-T rides and a fife and drum corps are among the popular offerings returning to the annual Civil War Winter Camp on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
The 2nd Cavalry Brigade Brass Band, which plays on horseback, will return for its second year at the event after its wildly popular debut last year at Civil War Winter Camp.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Learn the fascinating stories of those forgotten in the turmoil of the British Empire’s defeat and the sensational true crime case that Alexander Hamilton defended while he was an attorney during History Roundtable’s last two sessions of 2026.
History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert takes a hiatus this week and returns Saturdays, Oct. 10 and 17, to finish out its 13th season.
This year, local historian Gilbert has focused on colonial history as part of Hayes Presidential’s America 250 celebration. Sessions are from 10 to 11:30 in the museum auditorium and virtually.
Friday, September 25, 2026
All are invited to bring their dogs, cats and other furry, feathered and scaly friends to Spiegel Grove on Sunday, Oct. 4, to receive a blessing during a Blessing of the Pets by an Episcopalian monk.
The blessing will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. in the rose garden behind the historic Hayes Home.
Friday, September 25, 2026
A veteran will share his story of how working with rescue horses helped him and his fellow service members during a special program on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
Patrick Caligiuri, director of outreach and impact at Healing of our Veterans Equine Services of Swanton, Ohio, and program alumnus, will discuss the H.O.O.V.E.S. program from 1 to 2 p.m. in the museum auditorium. Admission is free.
The event is part of a weekend of special programming for President Rutherford B. Hayes birthday and America 250.
