Hayes Presidential Center Curriculum Connection

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Hayes Presidential CenterCurriculum Connection

• Mrs. Pitchers 4th Grade Class
• Ontario Elementary School

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When did the house get electricity?

• The house got electricity in..1916.

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Do the Hayes still have relatives living around
here?

• The Hayes have relatives living in Akron, Toledo,
  and in the state of Maryland.

4
How many fire places are in the house?

• There were 15 fire places in the house.

5
What room was their favorite?

• The Hayes favorite room in house was the red
  room.

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Who did Hayes call first on the telephone?

• He called his son first on the telephone.

7
How much did Rutherford Hayes life-size portrait
cost?

• The painting cost 1,000.00
• The frame cost 500.00

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Why are the beds smaller?

• People slept upright because they thought it was
  better for their health.

9
Why do most of Hayes pictures show him with a
hand in his jacket

• It was tradition for a gentlemen to do.

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How many trees are on the property?

• Over 200 trees are on the property.

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What did Rutherford die from?

• He died from a heart attack.

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How much money did president Hayes make?

• He made 40,000.

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Why do the trees have names on them?

• They are in honor of friends who visited his
  home.

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How much did it cost to build the Hayes' house?

• It cost 25,000,000

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What is the most valuable thing in the house?

• A Painting

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Why did Rutherford want to become president?

• He was against slavery and he was a well liked
  congressman.

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How many canes are in Hayes collection?

• There were over 50 canes in Hayes Collection.

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What kind of wood is in the Hayes house?

• Most of the wood in the house is Butternut.

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How many rooms are in the house?

• There are 41 rooms in the house.

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What regiment was Hayes in during the Civil War?

• He was in the 23rd volunteer regiment.

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What was Lucys college degree in?

• She had a college degree in teaching.

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Why did they have so many kinds of dinner plates?

• Each plate was for a different course
• It took 2-3 hours to have a 6 or 7 course meal

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How many books are in the Hayes library?

• Over 10,000 books .
  
  
  

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What did the family do for fun in the evening?

• They played puzzles, talk, lawn, games read
  books.

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What toys did children long ago play with?

• They played with doll houses ,dolls, blocks and
  dress-up.

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Photos www.rbhayes.org
Thank You US Bank and Hayes Presidential Staff