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 and Hayes Museum, utilize the vast resources of the Hayes Library, visit the President's burial site, see the original gates from the White House, and walk through 25-acres of President Hayes' beloved "Spiegel Grove" estate. Admission fees are charged for Home and Museum tours. The Library and grounds can be accessed for free.
Address
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Spiegel Grove (corner Hayes & Buckland aves.)
Fremont, OH
43420
Phone Number(s)
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 998-7737
Local Number: (419) 332-2081
Fax: (419) 332-4952
E-mail Address(es)
General Information: nkleinhenz@rbhayes.org
Packaged Travel: vlyoung@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: noon -5 on federal holidays; Closed Mondays, Christmas, New Year's, Thanksgiving, and Easter
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
Accepted Forms of Payment
Cash, Check, Debit Card, 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
Events
Hayes Train Special