Spirit Stories 2026

Enjoy a spine-tingling evening at Spiegel Grove by walking the dark wooded grounds by lantern light and stopping in the historic Hayes Home during Spirit Stories at Spiegel Grove on Friday, Oct. 30. 

At each stop, hear creepy tales of ghosts, legends and other-worldly phenomena throughout American history for America’s 250^th birthday this year. Warm yourself by the campfire and enjoy popcorn, apple cider and hot chocolate.

Lantern tours are offered from 7 to 10 p.m., with the last tour leaving at 9 p.m., and last about an hour. Tours depart every 10 minutes.

Tickets required and are $15 for non-members and $10 for Hayes Presidential members.

Hayes Presidential is America’s first presidential library and the forerunner of the federal presidential library system. It is partially funded by the state of Ohio and affiliated with the Ohio History Connection. Hayes Presidential is located at Spiegel Grove on Buckland Avenue. 

For information, call 419-332-2081, or visit rbhayes.org. Like Hayes Presidential on Facebook and follow on Instagram at rbhayespres and on Bluesky at rbhayespres.bsky.social.