its realy cool you can go in sid the mussem and his own house pretty cool kids will love it. they will have a blast of fun. then the park is free you can look at his grave. the even have a reactedment of the war pretty fun
This is at least the third time we have visited. They are completing some renovations of rooms inside the home to return them to the time of the President Hayes' living there. They even took the time to have special rugs made in England using the same techniques the originals were done. Can't wait to return when they complete some more of the rooms.
Beautiful grounds for an outdoor wedding! Restrooms were somewhat of a walk.
What a beautiful serene spot. The grounds are well-maintained. I particularly loved the fox squirrels! (red)
This is a great place to visit and spend the day! This is the first Presidential Library, has special exhibits , just redecorated home, great place to walk, beautiful rose garden, well informed docents, gift shop, and numerous things to see in museum and home! You will enjoy your time here!
We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful place to visit, when I was in grade school we went there frequently, setting is on beautiful grounds and such a interesting place to visit. The presidents home that is adjacent is a must see esp. at Christmas
On the return leg of a road trip from Chicago to the Finger Lakes area, I made a special stopover in Fremont to visit the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center. That's because my mom's first cousin was married to a Hayes great grandson. My special interest aside, Spiegel Grove, the name of the estate, is full of history from the mansion to the presidential library. The two most interesting things I found were: 1) That the iron gates surrounding the grounds originally came from the White House, 2) That President Hayes had a passion for trees and asked all his famous visitors to the estate to touch any tree of their choosing on the extensive grounds. That tree then had a plaque in that person's honor. We are talking about people like Grover Cleveland, Admiral Nimitz and others. Some of the trees are over 200 years old.In addition to the mansion and museum which have a entrance fee, there is the library which is free and where research can be done. The tombs or Hayes and his wife and of a son and his wife are also on the grounds.
Very informative & clean & wonderful displays.Just to see what they wore back then & the way they lived.To think one our presidents lived there & his faimly.What a wonderful place to see & walk through,the grounds always a fun experince & very Beautiful !
Learnt a lot, friendly guides, had fun. Next time I might take a picnic. :-) I was really surprised to find this sort of mueseum in a little town.
The home recently was decorated & especially popular to go to during the holidays! The guides are well versed in the historical parts of the home. The museum has occasional special exhibits throughout the year. Summer time there are free monthly concerts on the lawn. October there is a reenactment weekend.