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Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential
Library & Museums
2020 Calendar of Events
JANUARY 2020 Rutherford B. Hayes. 2 p.m. Free. Ohio Congressman
John A. Bingham has been called the Second Madison
REMINDER: We are closed on Mondays in or American Founding Son for his role in drafting
January, February and March with the exception of the critical 14th Amendment. A friend and political
Presidents’ Day. We will resume Monday hours in supporter of President Hayes, Bingham’s role during
April. the years immediately after the Civil War is attracting
more and more attention from historians. A trusted
Now through Sunday, March 29, 2020 – Special advisor to President Lincoln, Bingham served as the
exhibit “Women of Spiegel Grove.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. lone civilian prosecutor in the trial of the Lincoln
In spring 1919, Congress passed the language of assassins and delivered the articles of impeachment
the 19th Amendment extending the right to vote to from the House to the Senate in the trial of Andrew
women. The states would ratify the amendment as Johnson. Following his remarkable career on Capitol
part of the U.S. Constitution over the coming year. Hill, Bingham was appointed by President Grant to be
In honor of the centennial of women’s suffrage, the America’s envoy to Japan. President Hayes retained
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums Bingham in his Japan posting and Bingham went on
will be presenting an exhibit that showcases the to become our longest serving ambassador to a key
lives of the many women who played important Asian nation. Japan, at the time, was just emerging
roles at Spiegel Grove and tells the national story of from centuries of feudal military-style government and
women in America, from the suffrage movement to beginning the exciting process of modernization. Sam
the pursuit for social and workplace equality to the Kidder, who served three years at the U.S. Embassy
#MeToo movement. Access to the exhibit is included in Tokyo and studied East Asian history at Harvard
with regular admission. Hayes Presidential Library University and the University of Washington will
& Museums members are admitted for free. This present this talk.
exhibit is open through Sunday, March 29, 2020. This
exhibit is part of the “Finding Her Voice” program, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 – Presidential History
which will include events focusing on women’s Book Club. Noon to 1 p.m. All are invited to read
history throughout the year. “Finding Her Voice” and discuss books about the American presidency at
is sponsored by title sponsor the Reed Fund of this free book club. This month, the club is reading
The Toledo Community Foundation and major “The Women’s Suffrage Movement,” edited by Sally
sponsors the Randolph J. & Estelle M. Dorn Roesch Wagner. Participants can bring their lunch.
Foundation and ProMedica Memorial Hospital. Sponsored by The Fremont Co.
“Finding Her Voice” is made possible in part by
Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 – “Finding Her Voice”
Endowment for the Humanities. The “Women of Book Club. Noon to 2 p.m. Free. Read and discuss a
Spiegel Grove” exhibit is sponsored In Memory variety of books about women’s history and impact
of Maude Lease and by The Andersons; Bemis during this special book club. This month, the club
Foundation; City of Fremont; Sandusky County is reading “The Women’s Suffrage Movement”
Republican Women; Soroptimist International by Sally Roesch Wagner. This anthology includes
of Fremont; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2947; writings of the most well-known suffragists, such
Walmart-Fremont; Walmart – Port Clinton; as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony,
Walmart – Tiffin. and accounts of those often overlooked because of
their race, from Native American women to African
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 – Historian talk: Ohio American suffragists, including Ida B. Wells and
Congressman John A. Bingham and President the Forten sisters. Dustin McLochlin, curator,leads this discussion. The book club is part of the Walmart – Tiffin.
Hayes Presidential’s “Finding Her Voice” program.
This special program runs in conjunction with Saturday, Feb. 15 – Monday, Feb. 17 – Horse-drawn
the centennial of women’s suffrage and includes trolley rides. 1-4 p.m. Ride through Spiegel Grove
special exhibits in the museum, the book club and on a horse-drawn trolley. Rides are by South Creek
other programs being planned to celebrate and Clydesdales. Cost is $4.50 per rider ages 3 and older
learn about women’s history. “Finding Her Voice” and free for kids 2 and younger. Rides are offered on
is sponsored by title sponsor the Reed Fund of a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are
The Toledo Community Foundation and major taken.
sponsors the Randolph J. & Estelle M. Dorn
Foundation and ProMedica Memorial Hospital. Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 - Presidents’ Day. The Hayes
“Finding Her Voice” is made possible in part by Home and museum are open noon to 5 p.m. The
Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National library is closed.
Endowment for the Humanities.
Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 – Presidents’ Day
FEBRUARY 2020 celebration. Noon to 5 p.m. Details to be announced.
REMINDER: We are closed on Mondays in Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 – Presidential History
January, February and March with the exception of Book Club. Noon to 1 p.m. All are invited to read
Presidents’ Day. We will resume Monday hours in and discuss books about the American presidency at
April. this free book club. This month, the club is reading
“Truman” by David McCullough. Participants can
Now through Sunday, March 29, 2020 – Special bring their lunch. Sponsored by The Fremont Co.
exhibit “Women of Spiegel Grove.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In spring 1919, Congress passed the language of Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 – Opening of special exhibit
the 19th Amendment extending the right to vote to “Ohio: An Unnatural History.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
women. The states would ratify the amendment as Myths and legends are how people have tried to
part of the U.S. Constitution over the coming year. understand the unknown. This exhibit will profile
In honor of the centennial of women’s suffrage, the legendary creatures and spooky tales from across
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums Ohio and look at the role of folklore in our culture.
will be presenting an exhibit that showcases the This exhibit is included with regular admission.
lives of the many women who played important Members are admitted for free. It will be open through
roles at Spiegel Grove and tells the national story of Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Sponsored by Hanneman-
women in America, from the suffrage movement to Chudzinski-Keller Funeral Home.
the pursuit for social and workplace equality to the
#MeToo movement. Access to the exhibit is included
with regular admission. Hayes Presidential Library MARCH 2020
& Museums members are admitted for free. This
exhibit is open through Sunday, March 29, 2020. This REMINDER: We are closed on Mondays in
exhibit is part of the “Finding Her Voice” program, January, February and March with the exception of
which will include events focusing on women’s Presidents’ Day. We will resume Monday hours in
history throughout the year. “Finding Her Voice” April.
is sponsored by title sponsor the Reed Fund of
The Toledo Community Foundation and major Now through Sunday, March 29, 2020 – Special
sponsors the Randolph J. & Estelle M. Dorn exhibit “Women of Spiegel Grove.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Foundation and ProMedica Memorial Hospital. In spring 1919, Congress passed the language of
“Finding Her Voice” is made possible in part by the 19th Amendment extending the right to vote to
Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National women. The states would ratify the amendment as
Endowment for the Humanities. The “Women of part of the U.S. Constitution over the coming year.
Spiegel Grove” exhibit is sponsored In Memory In honor of the centennial of women’s suffrage, the
of Maude Lease and by The Andersons; Bemis Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
Foundation; City of Fremont; Sandusky County will be presenting an exhibit that showcases the
Republican Women; Soroptimist International lives of the many women who played important
of Fremont; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2947; roles at Spiegel Grove and tells the national story of
Walmart-Fremont; Walmart – Port Clinton; women in America, from the suffrage movement tothe pursuit for social and workplace equality to the with the centennial of women’s suffrage and includes
#MeToo movement. Access to the exhibit is included special exhibits in the museum, the book club and
with regular admission. Hayes Presidential Library other programs being planned to celebrate and
& Museums members are admitted for free. This learn about women’s history. “Finding Her Voice”
exhibit is open through Sunday, March 29, 2020. This is sponsored by title sponsor the Reed Fund of
exhibit is part of the “Finding Her Voice” program, The Toledo Community Foundation and major
which will include events focusing on women’s sponsors the Randolph J. & Estelle M. Dorn
history throughout the year. “Finding Her Voice” Foundation and ProMedica Memorial Hospital.
is sponsored by title sponsor the Reed Fund of “Finding Her Voice” is made possible in part by
The Toledo Community Foundation and major Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National
sponsors the Randolph J. & Estelle M. Dorn Endowment for the Humanities.
Foundation and ProMedica Memorial Hospital.
“Finding Her Voice” is made possible in part by Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – Presidential History
Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Book Club. Noon to 1 p.m. All are invited to read
Endowment for the Humanities. The “Women of and discuss books about the American presidency at
Spiegel Grove” exhibit is sponsored In Memory this free book club. This month, the club is reading
of Maude Lease and by The Andersons; Bemis “Truman” by David McCullough. Participants can
Foundation; City of Fremont; Sandusky County bring their lunch. Sponsored by The Fremont Co.
Republican Women; Soroptimist International
of Fremont; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2947; Saturday, March 28, 2020 – Beginning Genealogy
Walmart-Fremont; Walmart – Port Clinton; Class. 9:30 – 11 a.m. Learn how to get started on
Walmart – Tiffin. tracing your family history. Head Librarian John
Ransom and Librarian Pat Breno will highlight
Now – Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 – Special exhibit available resources, including those at the Hayes
“Ohio: An Unnatural History.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presidential Library, for finding ancestry. Cost is $10
Myths and legends are how people have tried to and can be paid online at rbhayes.org or in person
understand the unknown. This exhibit will profile the day of class. Pre-register to John Ransom at
legendary creatures and spooky tales from across jransom@rbhayes.org or 419-332-2081. Sponsored
Ohio and look at the role of folklore in our culture. by RootsMagic, Inc.
This exhibit is included with regular admission.
Members are admitted for free. It will be open through
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Sponsored by Hanneman-
Chudzinski-Keller Funeral Home. APRIL 2020
Saturday, March 7, 2020 – History Day at Terra Now – Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 – Special exhibit
State Community College. This regional history “Ohio: An Unnatural History.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
project competition for middle and high school Myths and legends are how people have tried to
students is put on by the Hayes Presidential Library understand the unknown. This exhibit will profile
& Museums at Terra State Community College. The legendary creatures and spooky tales from across
competition is part of state and national History Day. Ohio and look at the role of folklore in our culture.
Sponsored by Mike and Laurie Sistrunk. This exhibit is included with regular admission.
Members are admitted for free. It will be open through
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – “Finding Her Voice” Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Sponsored by Hanneman-
Book Club. Noon to 2 p.m. Free. Read and discuss a Chudzinski-Keller Funeral Home.
variety of books about women’s history and impact
during this special book club. This month, the club Saturday, April 4, 2020 – Retro Roundtable. 9:30
is reading “The Hello Girls” by Elizabeth Cobbs. to 11 a.m. Free. Bring an artifact, such as a family
This book shares the story of the first official U.S. heirloom, item of clothing or letter, and share its
Army female officers, who worked for the U.S. Army story with the group. Each participant will have 10
Signal Corps in France during World War I. They minutes to discuss their item. Observers who do
joined the army at the same time suffragettes were not bring items are welcome to attend and hear the
lobbying for the right to vote. Joan Eardly, education fascinating stories behind these items. If presenting,
coordinator, leads this discussion. The book club is preregistration is required. To register, contact Curator
part of the Hayes Presidential’s “Finding Her Voice” of Manuscripts Julie Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext. 239,
program. This special program runs in conjunction or jmayle@rbhayes.org.and use some media to their advantage. This exhibit
Saturday, April 11, 2020 – Retro Roundtable. 9:30 will investigate how the press and presidency have
to 11 a.m. Free. This session will focus on photos. coexisted throughout American history. This exhibit
Head of Photographic Resources Gilbert Gonzalez will is included with regular admission. Members are
open the session by discussing five significant images admitted for free. It will be open through Sunday, Feb.
from the prints and photographs collections at the 28, 2021.
Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. Attendees are
invited to bring their own photographs and share the Sunday, May 3, 2020 – RootsMagic Workshop
unique stories behind them. Each participant will have with company president and software creator
10 minutes to discuss their photos. Observers who do Bruce Buzbee. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Learn how to get
not bring photos are welcome to attend and hear the the most out of RootsMagic Genealogy & Family
fascinating stories behind these pictures. If presenting, History Software from the man who wrote it during
preregistration is required. To register, contact Curator this special workshop. RootsMagic Founder and
of Manuscripts Julie Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext. 239, President Bruce Buzbee will help participants with
or jmayle@rbhayes.org. their genealogy questions and give an overview and
demonstration of RootsMagic software. This event
Saturday, April 11, 2020 – Hayes Easter Egg Roll. is free. Please pre-register to Head Librarian John
2 - 3:30 p.m. Free. Kids ages 3-10 are invited to Ransom at 419-332-2081 or jransom@rbhayes.org.
participate in a variety of egg games that replicate The schedule is as follows:
the famous White House Easter Egg Roll started by • Noon to 1 p.m.– The Rutherford B. Hayes
President Rutherford B. Hayes. Prizes are awarded in Presidential Library will open for research and
six age categories, and each child receives a balloon browsing.
and treats. Admission is three hard-boiled colored • 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Buzbee will present an
eggs for use in the egg games. Kids are also invited overview and demonstration of RootsMagic software
to participate in face painting, corn-hole games, craft with specific information on how to migrate your
activities and visits with the Easter Bunny. If there is FamilyTreeMaker data to RootsMagic. He will also
inclement weather, the event will be moved inside. discuss how you will be able to use your personal
Ancestry.com subscription in conjunction with
Sunday, April 12, 2020 – Easter. All facilities closed. RootsMagic.
• 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. – Break
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 – Presidential History • 2:45 to 4 p.m. – Question-and-answer session
Book Club. Noon to 1 p.m. All are invited to read • 5 p.m. – The Hayes Presidential Library &
and discuss books about the American presidency at Museums closes for the day.
this free book club. This month, the club is reading To help plan for seating, registration is requested. To
“Truman” by David McCullough. Participants can register, contact Head Librarian John Ransom at 419-
bring their lunch. Sponsored by The Fremont Co. 332-2081 or jransom@rbhayes.org.
MAY 2020 Saturday, May 9, 2020 – Kids Days @ Hayes.
Time TBA. Kids can enjoy a Victorian tea. This is
Now – Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 – Special exhibit an interactive, educational series for kids through
“Ohio: An Unnatural History.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. age 12. Event sponsor is Pamela & Joy at Billy’s
Myths and legends are how people have tried to Restaurant.
understand the unknown. This exhibit will profile
legendary creatures and spooky tales from across Monday, May 25, 2020 – Memorial Day. Hayes
Ohio and look at the role of folklore in our culture. Home and museum open noon to 5 p.m. The library is
This exhibit is included with regular admission. closed.
Members are admitted for free. It will be open through
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Sponsored by Hanneman- Wednesday, May 27, 2020 – Presidential History
Chudzinski-Keller Funeral Home. Book Club. Noon to 1 p.m. All are invited to read
and discuss books about the American presidency
Friday, May 1, 2020 – Opening of the special exhibit at this free book club. This month, the club is
“The Press & The Presidency.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is reading “Assassination Vacation” by Sarah Vowell.
not just a modern occurrence that the press has played Participants can bring their lunch.
a role in American politics. Since George Washington,
presidents have had to respond to negative press JUNE 2020drawings and documents, students will analyze and
Now – Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 – Special exhibit build models of the 19th and 20th century coasters,
“Ohio: An Unnatural History.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. comparing them to today’s coasters. Parents are
Myths and legends are how people have tried to welcome to attend with their kids. Registration is
understand the unknown. This exhibit will profile limited to 10 kids per session. Kids can register for
legendary creatures and spooky tales from across one, two or all three of the sessions in this series.
Ohio and look at the role of folklore in our culture. Sessions are June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13. Registration
This exhibit is included with regular admission. is required. Register by contacting Curator of
Members are admitted for free. It will be open through Manuscripts Julie Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext. 239,
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Sponsored by Hanneman- or jmayle@rbhayes.org. Session sponsor is Sierra
Chudzinski-Keller Funeral Home. Lobo, Inc.
Now- Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 – Special exhibit Wednesday, June 24, 2020 – Presidential History
“The Press & The Presidency.” It is not just a Book Club. Noon to 1 p.m. All are invited to read
modern occurrence that the press has played a role and discuss books about the American presidency at
in American politics. Since George Washington, this free book club. This month, the club is reading
presidents have had to respond to negative press “Eisenhower in War and Peace” by Jean Edward
and use some media to their advantage. This exhibit Smith. Participants can bring their lunch.
will investigate how the press and presidency have
coexisted throughout American history. This exhibit Wednesday, June 24, 2020 – Verandah Concert.
is included with regular admission. Members are 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Old-fashioned ice cream social is at
admitted for free. It will be open through Sunday, Feb. 6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. This concert series
28, 2021. highlights a variety of genres performed by musicians
from around the region. Attendees are asked to bring
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 – Verandah Concert. their own chairs or blankets and choose their favorite
6:30-8 p.m. Free. Old-fashioned ice cream social is at spot on the expansive and shady lawn in front of the
6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. This concert series home. Donations are accepted for ice cream. If there
highlights a variety of genres performed by musicians are thunderstorms on concert night, the event will
from around the region. Attendees are asked to bring be canceled. Updates will be available at 419-332-
their own chairs or blankets and choose their favorite 2081, rbhayes.org and on Facebook and Twitter at @
spot on the expansive and shady lawn in front of the rbhayespres. Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit
home. Donations are accepted for ice cream. If there Union. Additional funding by ProMedica Memorial
are thunderstorms on concert night, the event will Hospital.
be canceled. Updates will be available at 419-332-
2081, rbhayes.org and on Facebook and Twitter at @ Saturday, June 27, 2020 – GroveFest. 10 a.m. to
rbhayespres. Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit 2 p.m. Free. Nature vendors will have booths with
Union. Additional funding by ProMedica Memorial crafts and games for kids, and some will have live
Hospital. animals. Back to the Wild Wildlife Rehabilitation
Center and other organizations will give live animal
Thursday, June 11, 2020 – Frohman Summer demonstrations. Food will be available on the grounds
Series: Hands-on History, Roller Coaster Session. for purchase or donation. Title sponsor: ProMedica
Pick one of the two sessions offered from 10 a.m. Memorial Hospital. Activity sponsor: Unique
to noon. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free. This program Fabrications, Inc.; U.S. Bank Foundation.
is a three-part series for kids ages 6 through 11.
They will use historic photos from the Charles E. JULY 2020
Frohman Collection at the Hayes Presidential Library
& Museums to gain firsthand knowledge in history Now – Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 – Special exhibit
through STEM (science, technology, engineering and “Ohio: An Unnatural History.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
math) initiatives. During the roller coaster session, Myths and legends are how people have tried to
students can learn about speed, strength, gravity understand the unknown. This exhibit will profile
and other principles of physics and engineering by legendary creatures and spooky tales from across
building a roller coaster using a variety of materials. Ohio and look at the role of folklore in our culture.
From 1892 to the present day, coasters have been This exhibit is included with regular admission.
a top attraction of Cedar Point amusement park for Members are admitted for free. It will be open through
generations. Using the Frohman Collection photos, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Sponsored by Hanneman-Chudzinski-Keller Funeral Home. a variety of materials. Using the Charles E. Frohman
Collection photographs, drawings and documents,
Now- Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 – Special exhibit students will learn about the Great Lakes commercial
“The Press & The Presidency.” It is not just a shipping industry, as well as the passenger vessels
modern occurrence that the press has played a role that occupied the area during the late 19th and early
in American politics. Since George Washington, 20th centuries. This program is a three-part series for
presidents have had to respond to negative press kids ages 6 through 11. They will use historic photos
and use some media to their advantage. This exhibit from the Charles E. Frohman Collection, at the Hayes
will investigate how the press and presidency have Presidential Library & Museums to gain firsthand
coexisted throughout American history. This exhibit knowledge in history through STEM (science,
is included with regular admission. Members are technology, engineering and math) initiatives. Parents
admitted for free. It will be open through Sunday, Feb. are welcome to attend with their kids. Registration
28, 2021. is limited to 10 kids per session. Kids can register
for one, two or all three of the sessions in this series.
Saturday, July 4, 2019 – Independence Day. The Sessions are June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13. Registration
Hayes Home and museum are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is required. Register by contacting Curator of
The library is closed. Manuscripts Julie Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext. 239, or
jmayle@rbhayes.org.
Saturday, July 4, 2019 – Independence Day Concert.
2 – 3:30 p.m. Free. Bring your own chair or blanket Saturday, July 11, 2020 – Kids Days @ Hayes.
for this patriotic concert, performed by the Toledo Time TBA. Learn about farm life and the animals the
Symphony Concert Band on the verandah of the Hayes family raised here at Spiegel Grove. This is an
historic Hayes Home. Civil War reenactors will interactive, educational series for kids through age 12.
punctuate the performance of the “1812 Overture”
with cannon fire. Food trucks will be on-site during Wednesday, July 22, 2020 – Verandah Concert.
the day. Parking is on-site, weather-permitting. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Old-fashioned ice cream social is at
Overflow parking will be available on the street and 6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. This concert series
at ProMedica Memorial Hospital’s parking lots at highlights a variety of genres performed by musicians
Buildings A and B, located at 605 Third Ave. HPLM from around the region. Attendees are asked to bring
is a short walk to the east of the hospital parking lots. their own chairs or blankets and choose their favorite
For updates, visit rbhayes.org, or call 800-998-7737. spot on the expansive and shady lawn in front of the
Sponsored by Hal & Diane Hawk/Crown Battery. home. If there are thunderstorms on concert night,
the event will be canceled. Updates will be available
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 – Verandah Concert. at 419-332-2081, rbhayes.org and on Facebook and
6:30-8 p.m. Free. Old-fashioned ice cream social is at Twitter at @rbhayespres. Sponsored by Fremont
6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. This concert series Federal Credit Union. Additional funding by
highlights a variety of genres performed by musicians ProMedica Memorial Hospital.
from around the region. Attendees are asked to bring
their own chairs or blankets and choose their favorite Wednesday, July 29, 2020 – Presidential History
spot on the expansive and shady lawn in front of the Book Club. Noon to 1 p.m. All are invited to read
home. Donations are accepted for the ice cream. If and discuss books about the American presidency at
there are thunderstorms on concert night, the event this free book club. This month, the club is reading
will be canceled. Updates will be available at 419-332- “Eisenhower in War and Peace” by Jean Edward
2081, rbhayes.org and on Facebook and Twitter at @ Smith. Participants can bring their lunch.
rbhayespres. Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit
Union. Additional funding by ProMedica Memorial AUGUST 2020
Hospital.
Now – Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 – Special exhibit
Thursday, July 9, 2020 – Frohman Summer Series: “Ohio: An Unnatural History.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hands-on History, All Hands on Deck! Ships and Myths and legends are how people have tried to
Boats of the Great Lakes Session. Pick one of the understand the unknown. This exhibit will profile
two sessions from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. legendary creatures and spooky tales from across
Free. Kids will learn about buoyancy, flotation, Ohio and look at the role of folklore in our culture.
displacement and other principles of physics and This exhibit is included with regular admission.
engineering by building different types of boats with Members are admitted for free. It will be open throughSaturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Sponsored by Hanneman- successfully operated out of Sandusky, Ohio, from
Chudzinski-Keller Funeral Home. 1880 – 1981. Students will gain an understanding of
basic engineering principles and use that knowledge
Now- Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 – Special exhibit to construct functional bridges, containers and
“The Press & The Presidency.” It is not just a towers. Parents are welcome to attend with their kids.
modern occurrence that the press has played a role Registration is limited to 10 kids per session. Kids
in American politics. Since George Washington, can register for one, two or all three of the sessions
presidents have had to respond to negative press in this series. Sessions are June 11, July 9 and Aug.
and use some media to their advantage. This exhibit 13. Registration is required. Register by contacting
will investigate how the press and presidency have Curator of Manuscripts Julie Mayle at 419-332-2081,
coexisted throughout American history. This exhibit ext. 239, or jmayle@rbhayes.org.
is included with regular admission. Members are
admitted for free. It will be open through Sunday, Feb. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 – Celebration of the
28, 2021. 100th anniversary of 19th Amendment being ratified
and voter registration drive. 6 p.m. The Hayes
Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020 – State Presidential Library & Museums and the League of
of Eight Vintage Base Ball Tournament. Times TBA. Women Voters are teaming up to offering a celebration
Free. Sandusky County is turning 200 this year! To of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The
celebrate, vintage base ball teams from across the state 19th amendment was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920. There
are playing in the State of Eight Vintage Base Ball will be a suffrage march at 6:15 p.m., followed by
Tournament at Spiegel Grove and another location to a play about women’s suffrage at 6:30 p.m. Then at
be determined in the Fremont area. The Spiegel Grove 7 p.m., Hayes Presidential’s Verandah Concert will
Squires, the vintage team at the Hayes Presidential begin on the verandah of the Hayes Home. There will
Library & Museums, are the host team. Other vintage also be a voter registration drive. Further details to be
teams participating represent the regions associated announced.
with the eight Ohio presidents. Sponsored by Wright
Leather Works. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 – Verandah Concert.
6:30-8 p.m. Free. Old-fashioned ice cream social is at
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 – Verandah Concert. 6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. This concert series
6:30-8 p.m. Free. Old-fashioned ice cream social is at highlights a variety of genres performed by musicians
6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. This concert series from around the region. Attendees are asked to bring
highlights a variety of genres performed by musicians their own chairs or blankets and choose their favorite
from around the region. Attendees are asked to bring spot on the expansive and shady lawn in front of the
their own chairs or blankets and choose their favorite home. Donations are accepted for ice cream. If there
spot on the expansive and shady lawn in front of the are thunderstorms on concert night, the event will
home. If there are thunderstorms on concert night, be canceled. Updates will be available at 419-332-
the event will be canceled. Updates will be available 2081, rbhayes.org and on Facebook and Twitter at @
at 419-332-2081, rbhayes.org and on Facebook and rbhayespres. Sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit
Twitter at @rbhayespres. Sponsored by Fremont Union. Additional funding by ProMedica Memorial
Federal Credit Union. Additional funding by Hospital.
ProMedica Memorial Hospital.
Friday, Aug. 21 – Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 – Display
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 – Frohman Summer of First Lady Lucy Hayes’ dresses. First Lady Lucy
Series: Hands-on History, Thinking Outside The Hayes would have been 189 years old on Aug. 28. To
Box: Engineering and Creative Construction celebrate, the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
Session. Pick one of the two sessions from 10 is bringing some of her dresses not normally on
a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Kids will use exhibit out of storage and putting them on display.
historic photos from the Charles E. Frohman Access to see the dresses is included with a regular
Collection at the Hayes Presidential Library & museum ticket. Members are admitted for free.
Museums to gain firsthand knowledge in history
through STEM (science, technology, engineering Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 – Presidential History
and math) initiatives. Using the Frohman historic Book Club. Noon to 1 p.m. All are invited to read
photographs and documents, students will learn and discuss books about the American presidency at
about the innovative cardboard box manufacturer, this free book club. This month, the club is reading
Hinde & Dauch Paper Company. The business “Eisenhower in War and Peace” by Jean EdwardSmith. Participants can bring their lunch. connection to the past.History Roundtable is offered
on six Saturdays in September and October. Cost is $5
Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 – First Lady Lucy Hayes’ per session or $25 for all six. To better accommodate
birthday. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate the life of first demand, pre-registration and pre-payment are required
Lady Lucy Hayes, who would have turned 188 today. for all sessions and can be done by contacting Curator
Enjoy complimentary lemonade and treats in the of Manuscripts Julie Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext.
museum. Anyone with an Aug. 28 birthday is admitted 239, or jmayle@rbhayes.org. Payment can be made to
for free. Mayle with cash, check or credit card. Other sessions
are Sept. 19 and 26 and Oct. 10, 17 and 24.
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 – First Lady Lucy Hayes’
Birthday Party. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate the life of Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 – History Roundtable with
first Lady Lucy Hayes, who would have turned 188 Mike Gilbert: Lost Towns of Northwest Ohio. 10 to
today. Enjoy complimentary lemonade and treats 11:30 a.m. During this popular series, local historian
in the museum. Additional celebration details to be Mike Gilbert will discuss a variety of historical
announced. topics. This week, walk back in time as Gilbert
explores the lost towns of Northwest Ohio. The rise
and fall of many of these localities were based on
SEPTEMBER 2020 transportation, employment and location. Discover
the circumstances surrounding the success and failure
Now – Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 – Special exhibit of various locations throughout the area. History
“Ohio: An Unnatural History.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Roundtable is offered on six Saturdays in September
Myths and legends are how people have tried to and October. Cost is $5 per session or $25 for all six.
understand the unknown. This exhibit will profile To better accommodate demand, pre-registration and
legendary creatures and spooky tales from across pre-payment are required for all sessions and can
Ohio and look at the role of folklore in our culture. be done by contacting Curator of Manuscripts Julie
This exhibit is included with regular admission. Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext. 239, or jmayle@rbhayes.
Members are admitted for free. It will be open through org. Payment can be made to Mayle with cash, check
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Sponsored by Hanneman- or credit card. Other sessions are Sept. 12 and 26 and
Chudzinski-Keller Funeral Home. Oct. 10, 17 and 24.
Now- Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 – Special exhibit Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 – History Roundtable
“The Press & The Presidency.” It is not just a with Mike Gilbert: News media and the American
modern occurrence that the press has played a role Presidency. 10 to 11:30 a.m. During this popular
in American politics. Since George Washington, series, local historian Mike Gilbert will discuss a
presidents have had to respond to negative press variety of historical topics. This week, he discusses the
and use some media to their advantage. This exhibit influence of news media on the American Presidency.
will investigate how the press and presidency have The news media has the potential to influence the
coexisted throughout American history. This exhibit American presidency in a variety of ways. Through
is included with regular admission. Members are the use of T.V., newspaper, social networks and radio,
admitted for free. It will be open through Sunday, Feb. the media can shape our perception of presidential
28, 2021. hopefuls – both winners and losers. This session will
focus on some of the more memorable presidential
Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 – Labor Day. Hayes Home moments in our nation’s history. History Roundtable
and museum open noon to 5 p.m. The library is closed. is offered on six Saturdays in September and October.
Cost is $5 per session or $25 for all six. To better
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 – History Roundtable with accommodate demand, pre-registration and pre-
Mike Gilbert: Return of the Great Black Swamp. 10 payment are required for all sessions and can be done
to 11:30 a.m. During this popular series, local historian by contacting Curator of Manuscripts Julie Mayle
Mike Gilbert will discuss a variety of historical topics. at 419-332-2081, ext. 239, or jmayle@rbhayes.org.
This week, he will talk about the Great Black Swamp. Payment can be made to Mayle with cash, check or
As a result of the swamp, Northwest Ohio was the last credit card. Other sessions are Sept. 12, 19 and Oct.
section to be settled in Ohio. Experience the hardships 10, 17 and 24.
faced by the early settlers and their attempts to control
the environment. This segment will discuss how OCTOBER 2020
visible reminders of the swamp exist today and theirNow – Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 – Special exhibit discuss a variety of historical topics. This week,
“Ohio: An Unnatural History.”9 a.m. to 5 p.m. investigate the known and unknown graveyards of
Myths and legends are how people have tried to our area. Native American and township cemeteries
understand the unknown. This exhibit will profile take center stage in this presentation as the unveiling
legendary creatures and spooky tales from across of hidden burial grounds uncover the rich history
Ohio and look at the role of folklore in our culture. buried beneath us. History Roundtable is offered on
This exhibit is included with regular admission. six Saturdays in September and October. Cost is $5
Members are admitted for free. It will be open through per session or $25 for all six. To better accommodate
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Sponsored by Hanneman- demand, pre-registration and pre-payment are required
Chudzinski-Keller Funeral Home. for all sessions and can be done by contacting Curator
of Manuscripts Julie Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext.
Now- Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 – Special exhibit 239, or jmayle@rbhayes.org. Payment can be made to
“The Press & The Presidency.” It is not just a Mayle with cash, check or credit card. Other sessions
modern occurrence that the press has played a role are Sept. 12, 19 and 26 and Oct. 17 and 24.
in American politics. Since George Washington,
presidents have had to respond to negative press Monday, Oct.12, 2020 – Columbus Day. Hayes
and use some media to their advantage. This exhibit Home and museum open noon to 5 p.m. The library is
will investigate how the press and presidency have closed.
coexisted throughout American history. This exhibit
is included with regular admission. Members are Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 – History Roundtable with
admitted for free. It will be open through Sunday, Feb. Mike Gilbert: A History of Fremont City Schools.
28, 2021. 10 to 11:30 a.m. During this popular series, local
historian Mike Gilbert will discuss a variety of
Thursday, Oct. 1 – Saturday, Sept. 26 - Sunday, historical topics. This week, he will discuss Fremont
Oct. 4, 2020 – American Presidents Film & Literary schools. Growth of a school system reflects the
Festival. See original films, enjoy a Red Carpet Event evolution of a settlement into a successful community,
with keynote speaker and dinner and more. This village, town or city. In 2020, Sandusky County
festival takes place at various locations in Fremont, celebrates two-hundred years of education and
including the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. growth. Celebrate the anniversary with a look at how
Hayes Presidential is one of the entities that helps to education has progressed in our community. History
organize this festival. For details, ticket packages and Roundtable is offered on six Saturdays in September
more, visit americanpresidentsfilmfestival.org. and October. Cost is $5 per session or $25 for all six.
To better accommodate demand, pre-registration and
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 – Wreath-laying at President pre-payment are required for all sessions and can
Hayes’ tomb. 1 p.m. Free. In honor of President be done by contacting Curator of Manuscripts Julie
Rutherford B. Hayes’ birthday, which is Oct. 4, the Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext. 239, or jmayle@rbhayes.
president will send U.S. military representatives to lay org. Payment can be made to Mayle with cash, check
a wreath at his tomb at Spiegel Grove. The ceremony or credit card. Other sessions are Sept. 12, 19 and 26
includes comments by military representatives, Hayes and Oct. 10 and 24.
Presidential Library & Museums’ executive director,
the playing of “Taps” and a salute with rifles. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 – History Roundtable with
Mike Gilbert: A Roadmap of Ohio Ghost Stories. 10
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 – Beginning Genealogy Class. to 11:30 a.m. During this popular series, local historian
9:30 – 11 a.m. Learn how to get started on tracing Mike Gilbert will discuss a variety of historical
your family history. Head Librarian John Ransom and topics. In a continuation of one of the most popular
Librarian Pat Breno will highlight available resources, presentations, Gilbert delivers a road map of Ohio’s
including those at the Hayes Presidential Library, for myths, legend and folklore. New stories concerning
finding ancestry. Cost is $10 and can be paid online at Ohio’s ghostly past will both enthrall and thrill those
rbhayes.org or in person the day of class. Sponsored brave enough to appear. History Roundtable is offered
by RootsMagic, Inc. on six Saturdays in September and October. Cost is $5
per session or $25 for all six. To better accommodate
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 – History Roundtable with demand, pre-registration and pre-payment are required
Mike Gilbert: Native American Burial Grounds for all sessions and can be done by contacting Curator
& Township Cemeteries. 10 to 11:30 a.m. During of Manuscripts Julie Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext.
this popular series, local historian Mike Gilbert will 239, or jmayle@rbhayes.org. Payment can be made toMayle with cash, check or credit card. Other sessions
are Sept. 12, 19 and 26 and Oct. 10 and 17. Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 – Historian talk: “The
President and the Economy: Explaining Economic
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 – Civil War Winter Camp. Success and Failure in the Modern White House.”
Times and price TBA. Experience what life was like 4 p.m. Free. Mark Zachary Taylor, Ph.D., associate
for President Rutherford B. Hayes’ Civil War regiment professor at George Tech University’s School of
while it camped for the winter. Civil War reenactors Public Policy, will discuss his research into U.S.
will give free infantry demonstrations on the Hayes presidents and what effects their administrations
Presidential grounds, called Spiegel Grove. They also might have on the economy. Taylor studies the
will offer afternoon and evening tours of a Civil War role of the U.S. presidency in short-run economic
winter camp based on the winter camps of President performance. His research indicates Rutherford B.
Hayes’ regiment, the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Hayes’ presidency was strong for the economy. He
The experience will include female reenactors will discuss his findings during this event in the
portraying women’s involvement in the effort on museum auditorium. Taylor’s research has been
the home front. Tours require purchasing tickets. published in several academic journals. He has a Ph.D.
Between battles, troops often spent time marching in political science from the Massachusetts Institute
and preparing to fight. During the winter months, they of Technology. He is the author of “The Politics of
would make a semi-permanent camp to await warmer Innovation,” which examines why some countries are
weather and combat. Hayes’ regiment spent its winters better than others at science and technology.
camping in what is today West Virginia. First Lady
Lucy Hayes and the Hayes children often visited the Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 – Thanksgiving. All
camps, where Lucy would tend to soldiers, mend facilities closed.
their uniforms and provide needed support. Hayes
Presidential has constructed huts like those used in Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 – Opening of Hayes Train
winter camp at the back of the Spiegel Grove for this Special model train display. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This
event. Sponsored by Dr. Carlos A. DeCarvalho and operating model train display runs through an intricate
Mrs. Carol L. Greenberg. Victorian holiday scene. Interactive buttons allow
visitors to control aspects of the trains’ movements
Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 – Spirit Stories at Spiegel along the winding, multi-tiered, 12x24-foot layout.
Grove. 7 – 10 p.m. Visitors with paid tickets will have Access to the Hayes Train Special is included with
a frightful night with a lantern walk through Spiegel regular admission. Members are admitted for free.
Grove while guides share regional ghost stories. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and
Guests can come and face their fears as frightening noon to 5 p.m. Sunday with the exception of holiday
tales will be told beneath the nighttime sky while hours and closings. This exhibit is open through
walking through the wooded grounds. Take your Sunday, Jan. 4, 2021.
picture with “spirits,” enjoy s’mores at the campfire
and more. Tickets will be sold at rbhayes.org/events. DECEMBER 2020
NOVEMBER 2020 Now through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 – Hayes Train
Special model train display. This operating model
Now- Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 – Special exhibit train display runs through an intricate Victorian
“The Press & The Presidency.” It is not just a holiday scene. Interactive buttons allow visitors to
modern occurrence that the press has played a role control aspects of the trains’ movements along the
in American politics. Since George Washington, winding, multi-tiered, 12x24-foot layout. Access
presidents have had to respond to negative press to the Hayes Train Special is included with regular
and use some media to their advantage. This exhibit admission. Members are admitted for free. Hours are
will investigate how the press and presidency have 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5
coexisted throughout American history. This exhibit p.m. Sunday with the exception of holiday hours and
is included with regular admission. Members are closings.
admitted for free. It will be open through Sunday, Feb.
28, 2021. Now- Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 – Special exhibit
“The Press & The Presidency.” It is not just a
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 – Veterans Day. The modern occurrence that the press has played a role
Hayes Home and museum are open noon to 5 p.m. in American politics. Since George Washington,
The library is closed. Veterans receive free admission. presidents have had to respond to negative pressand use some media to their advantage. This exhibit admitted for free. It will be open through Sunday, Feb.
will investigate how the press and presidency have 28, 2021.
coexisted throughout American history. This exhibit
is included with regular admission. Members are Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 – New Year’s Day. All facilities
admitted for free. It will be open through Sunday, Feb. closed.
28, 2021.
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 – Model Train Clinic. 1-4
Thursday, Dec. 3, Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, p.m. To wrap up the holiday season, bring your model
Dec. 5, 2020 – Christmas Dinners at Spiegel Grove. train for some attention from train hobbyists to the
Enjoy a multi-course holiday meal in the dining room Model Train Clinic. They’ll assist you with advice
of the historic Hayes Home. Costumed living history related to model train maintenance and repair, as
presenters provide an evening of 19th century fun. well as estimate the value of older model trains. The
The evening begins with a carriage ride to the home, clinic is included with discounted adult museum-only
followed by the meal. Tickets are $250 per person for admission of $10 on Saturday, Jan. 2, or with a site
Hayes Presidential Library & Museums members and pass that includes the museum and Hayes Home. The
$300 for non-members. Reservations are required and discounted adult museum-only admission is available
can be made by calling 419-332-2081, ext. 238. Hayes all day on Jan. 2. Hayes Presidential members are
Presidential Library & Museums members receive first admitted for free. Kids 6-12 are admitted for $5, which
opportunity for reservations. includes access to the museum and to tour the home.
Kids 5 and younger are admitted for free. Those who
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 – Christmas Eve. The bring trains also can run their trains on the “Hayes
Hayes Home and museum are open from 9 a.m. to 3 Train Special” track. The track fits standard, O-gauge
p.m. The library is closed. and G-gauge trains. In the event of inclement weather,
the clinic will be canceled.
Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 – Christmas. All facilities
closed. NOTE: Events are subject to change. For updates,
call 419-332-2081 or visit rbhayes.org.
JANUARY 2021
Calendar last updated Jan. 23, 2020.
REMINDER: We are closed on Mondays in
January, February and March with the exception of
Presidents’ Day. We will resume Monday hours in
April.
Now through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 – Hayes Train
Special model train display. This operating model
train display runs through an intricate Victorian
holiday scene. Interactive buttons allow visitors to
control aspects of the trains’ movements along the
winding, multi-tiered, 12x24-foot layout. Access
to the Hayes Train Special is included with regular
admission. Members are admitted for free. Hours are
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5
p.m. Sunday with the exception of holiday hours and
closings.
Now- Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 – Special exhibit
“The Press & The Presidency.” It is not just a
modern occurrence that the press has played a role
in American politics. Since George Washington,
presidents have had to respond to negative press
and use some media to their advantage. This exhibit
will investigate how the press and presidency have
coexisted throughout American history. This exhibit
is included with regular admission. Members areYou can also read
