Celebrate 150th anniversary of 1876 election

FREMONT — Spend an exclusive formal evening in the historic Hayes Home and museum in Fremont, enjoying live campaign music from 1876 and hearing the true story behind President Rutherford B. Hayes' election. The event takes place from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. It celebrates the sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary, of President Hayes' election of 1876 with this special event from 6-9 p.m. The evening will begin with a performance of historic campaign music sung by Joan Eckermann, Hayes Presidential Library & Museums' special events and volunteer coordinator and professionally trained vocalist in the large parlor of the Hayes Home, the same parlor where President Hayes and his wife, First Lady Lucy Hayes, entertained guests. Eckermann will be accompanied on the piano by Jennifer Barrett, a Hayes descendant and Hayes Presidential board of trustees member. During this portion of the evening, guests can view the first floor of the house while enjoying a cup of hot cider and perusing a special exhibit of music manuscripts from Hayes Presidential's archives. Then the event will continue in the museum auditorium with a presentation on the story behind the contested election of 1876 by Hayes Presidential Historian Joshua Dubbert. He will share the new program, Toward a New Interpretation of the election of 1876 along with a display of artifacts and documents related to the contested election. A range of hors d' oeuvres and drinks will be served. The attire is 21st-century formal, though guests are welcome to dress in period clothing. This event is limited to 45 guests. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at rbhayes.org and searching for "Formal Evening Celebrates 150th anniversary of 1876 Election." Tickets will be available to purchase up until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. All proceeds from this event benefit the museum. 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. People can call 419-332-2081 or visit the website for more information.