Independence Day Concert and America 250 events and picnic
Schedule
Sat Jul 04 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Spiegel Grove, Fremont, OH, United States, Ohio 43420 | Fremont, OH
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On July 4, 2025, America turns 250, and the site of America’s first presidential library is the perfect place to celebrate. Enjoy a day of nostalgic fun, an old-fashioned picnic and a patriotic concert by a band featuring members of the Toledo Symphony at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
Bring a picnic or purchase food on-site at Spiegel Grove, the 25-acre wooded estate of 19th U.S. President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes.
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy games from days past, kids’ activities, curator talks about American history and speakers giving historic speeches.
The event will culminate with the annual Independence Day Concert, performed by the Toledo Concert Band from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the verandah of the Historic Hayes Home.
The concert band features members of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Bring a chair or blanket for seating on the spacious Hayes Home lawn.
Admission to the picnic, games, talks and concert is free. The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and paid tours of the historic Hayes Home will be offered throughout the day. Discounted admission to the home and museum will be available. For updated times and a schedule of activities, visit rbhayes.org.
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