Folk singers, a jazz band and a group of ukulelists are among the performers who will be featured this summer during the Verandah Concert series at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.

The popular concerts take place twice a month on Wednesdays on the verandah of the historic home of 19th U.S. President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating on the expansive lawn. Admission is free.

Each event begins with an ice cream social at 6:30 p.m. Donations can be made for the ice cream. Performances then start at 7 p.m. The 2022 Verandah Concert schedule is:

Aug. 10  – The Chefs of Dixieland, performing Dixieland jazz

Aug. 24 – North Coast Big Band, performing toe-tapping tunes of the World War II era

Verandah Concerts are sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union. If there is inclement weather, concerts could be canceled. For updates, visit rbhayes.org or call 800-998-7737. Updates also will be posted on the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums’ social media pages.

For information, call 419-332-2081, or visit rbhayes.org.