Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
The state of Ohio is referred to as the "Mother of Presidents" because eight of its native sons - more than any other state - have served as U.S. President. Ohio also can lay claim to the FIRST presidential library in the nation - the Rutherford B. Hayes Library/Museum in Fremont. The library opened to the public May 30, 1916. This memorial to 19th President Rutherford B. Hayes actually served as a model for later presidential libraries, in particular the second presidential library in the nation - the FDR Library. Often overlooked because it is not part of the federal system of presidential libraries, the Hayes Library/Museum is independently owned and operated. Major additions in 1922 and 1968 brought the Hayes Museum & Library to its present configuration of exhibit galleries, Research Library, and storage areas totaling 52,640 feet.
In 1965, President Hayes' descendants donated the 31-room Hayes Home for use as a house-museum. Today, visitors to the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center can tour the Hayes Home (in 2012 restored to its 19th Century appearance) and the Hayes Museum, utilize the vast resources of the Hayes Library, visit the President's burial site, see the original White House gates, and walk through 25-acres of President Hayes' beloved "Spiegel Grove" estate. Admission fees are charged for Hayes Home and Museum tours. The Library and grounds can be accessed for free. *NOTE: Home tours take place on the half hour, with the first tour at 9:30 a.m. and the last at 4 p.m.
Address
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Spiegel Grove
Fremont, Ohio
43420
Phone Number(s)
Toll-Free: (800) 998-7737
Local Number: (419) 332-2081
Fax: (419) 332-4952
E-mail Address(es)
General Information: nkleinhenz@rbhayes.org
Packaged Travel: lwise@rbhayes.org
Reservations: lwise@rbhayes.org
Hours
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Special Hours: Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Website(s)
Homepage
Admission
Adults: 7.50
Per building ticket price.
Senior: 6.50
Per building ticket price for ages 60+
Children: 3.00
Per building ticket price for children ages 6 to 12
Adult combination ticket: 13.00
Includes admission to Hayes Home & Museum
Senior combination ticket: 12.00
Includes admission to Hayes Home & Museum
Childrens combination ticket: 5.00
Includes admission to Hayes Home & Museum
Adults: 7.50
12 and over
Accepted Forms of Payment
Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Special Offers
Hayes Presidential Center Military Discount
Starts: 7/23/2009
Ends: No End Date
To show our appreciation to those who protect our nation, the Hayes Presidential Center offers special rates to active duty service people, their spouses & their dependant children.
Parking
FREE