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August 1, 2024

Horse-drawn Sleigh and Trolley Rides

Ride through the wooded estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes in a horse-drawn sleigh, as he did when he lived there, from Thursday, Dec. 26–Tuesday, Dec. 31. A horse-drawn trolley also will offer rides through Spiegel Grove. Rides are from 1–4 p.m. each day. The sleigh can fit 4 people, and the trolley can fit […]

August 1, 2024

Hayes Home Holidays

Enjoy a special evening tour of the Hayes Home during Hayes Home Holidays, offered two nights in December. Guests will be treated to festive stories and, throughout the tour, guests will be able to interact with costumed characters. Guests can also enjoy a comforting cup of wassail, a hot spiced cider that was a popular […]

August 1, 2024

Trackless Train Rides

For 30 years, model trains have delighted visitors to the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums during the holiday season. Kids and adults can enjoy an additional aspect of trains with a trackless train ride around Spiegel Grove in a train on Friday, Nov. 29. Romick Railway of Findlay will bring its trackless train to the […]

August 1, 2024

Lights of Spiegel Grove

See Spiegel Grove, an arboretum and the estate of President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes, light up for the holiday season during Lights of Spiegel Grove on Friday, Dec. 13. Lights of Spiegel Grove is from 6–7:30 p.m., and the grounds will be lighted at 6:15 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, carolers, visits with Kris Kringle […]

July 19, 2024

Ohio Village Muffins Vintage Base Ball Game

Watch the Ohio Village Muffins and visiting teams play during the Ohio State Fair! The Ohio Village Muffins are a group of enthusiastic lovers of the game who carry on the tradition of the sport as it was played in mid-nineteenth-century America. The first thing we tell people new to “vintage” base ball is that, […]

July 10, 2024

Beat the Heat – Newark Earthworks Remnants Tour

Is 9 a.m. too early for you? or is 11 a.m. in July just unbearable? We totally understand! Join Jeff Gill from 6–9 p.m. for a walking tour through the neighborhoods of Newark to see and learn about the “lost” portions of the earthworks, and hopefully we'll avoid most of the heat! The tour will […]

July 9, 2024

Fright at the Museum

Registration is OPEN! Discover the spooky side of Ohio history with Fright at the Museum! Celebrate the season with family-friendly activities for a frightful good time! Learn about Ohio myths and cryptids, plus real-life creatures of the night. Try your hand at early movie magic and test your acting chops with vintage horror movie reels. […]

July 1, 2024

Boo! On the Moon

Grab your costumes and candy bags, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum will be hosting its annual “Boo! On the Moon” Halloween event on Tuesday, October 29, from 5–7:30 p.m. Experience the museum in a whole new way with our space galleries adorned with a wide array of ghastly props and eerie decor. As our […]

June 13, 2024

Summer Lecture Series

Join us for free lunchtime talks with Professor Tim! Bring a bag lunch and hear about a variety of history topics. June 26 – The American Dust Bowl July 24 – Labor Unrest in the 1930’s August 28 – To Build a Home- Reflections on Construction Timothy P. Lynch, PhD is Professor Emeritus of History […]

June 12, 2024

Historic Fall Trade Faire at Fort Piqua

Participate in Fall festivities and interact with trades-people and characters from the mid-18th to mid-19th centuries. Food and craft vendors will be on hand. The Johnston home will be open for tours and the General Harrison canal boat will be operating throughout the event. All activities are included with price of admission.