Election of 1876 Sesquicentennial Formal Celebration

Spend an exclusive formal evening in the historic Hayes Home and museum enjoying live campaign music from 1876 and hearing the true story behind President Rutherford B. Hayes' election on Saturday, Nov 7. Celebrate the sesquicentennial - 150th anniversary - of President Hayes' Election of 1876 with this special event from 6-9 pm. 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, 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 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 clothi