For four days only, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums is bringing some of First Lady Lucy Hayes’ dresses out of storage and putting them on display from Saturday, Aug. 25 – Tuesday, Aug. 28.
The dress display is part of a celebration of what would have been Lucy’s 187th birthday.
FREMONT, OH (WTOL) - Don't miss this opportunity to see these beautiful garments that are normally kept in storage!
Access to see the dresses is included with regular admission. ($20 for an adult site pass; $18 for senior/military/AAA site pass; $10 for teens 13 – 18; $5 for kids 6-12 and free for kids 0-5. Each of these rates includes admission to tour the Hayes Home and museum.) Hayes Presidential Library & Museums members are admitted for free.
Additionally, there will be special activities all day on Saturday, Aug. 25, and on Tuesday, Aug. 28, which is Lucy's birthday. Come for the day to see Lucy's dresses and enjoy these activities!
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Some of First Lady Lucy Hayes' dresses that are not normally on exhibit will be brought out of storage and displayed in the museum. Access to see the dresses is included with admission. Members are admitted for free.
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Lemonade and treats available in the museum auditorium. Kids' coloring pages will be available in the museum auditorium. The lemonade, treats and coloring pages are complimentary. A scavenger hunt for kids will be available in the museum. Kids receive a prize for completing the scavenger hunt. Makerspace, an area where kids can use blocks or other items to create something, will be available in the lower level of the museum. The scavenger hunt and Makerspace will be included with regular admission. Members are admitted for free.
• 11 a.m. – Hands-on artifact activity in the museum featuring an artifact related to Lucy Hayes. This is included with admission. Members are admitted for free.
• 1 p.m. – Presentation on Lucy Hayes' life and times by staff member Dan Baker, followed by a hands-on artifact activity. This talk and artifact activity are free.
• 3 p.m. – Themed tour of the Hayes Home focusing on First Lady Lucy Hayes. This tour is included with regular admission.
• Noon to 5 p.m. – Some of First Lady Lucy Hayes' dresses that are not normally on exhibit will be brought out of storage and displayed in the museum. Access to see the dresses is included with admission. Members are admitted for free.
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Some of First Lady Lucy Hayes' dresses that are not normally on exhibit will be brought out of storage and displayed in the museum. Access to see the dresses is included with admission. Members are admitted for free.
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Complimentary lemonade and treats will be available in the museum auditorium. Kids' coloring pages also will be available for free in the auditorium. In the museum, a scavenger hunt will be available. Kids receive a prize for completing the scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt is included with a regular museum ticket. Members are admitted for free. SPECIAL: Anyone whose shares Lucy's birthday, Aug. 28, receives free admission.
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Some of First Lady Lucy Hayes' dresses that are not normally on exhibit will be brought out of storage and displayed in the museum. Access to see the dresses is included with admission. Members are admitted for free.
