National First Ladies' Library & Museum

National First Ladies' Library & Museum We preserve, promote and educate about the significant role of the First Ladies of the USA. So.

Your tour will begin at the Research & Education Center at 205 Market Ave. You will purchase your spot on a tour there and view an ever changing self-guided exhibit related to First Ladies. You will then be directed to the Saxton/McKinley House where you will be taken on a guided tour of Ida Saxton McKinley's ancestral home.

πŸŽ‚πŸ’ Happy Birthday to Rachel Jackson!Born June 15, 1767, Rachel was known for her kindness, resilience, and deep devotion...
06/15/2026

πŸŽ‚πŸ’ Happy Birthday to Rachel Jackson!

Born June 15, 1767, Rachel was known for her kindness, resilience, and deep devotion to Andrew Jackson. Despite personal hardships and public scandal, she remained a steady, loving presence. Though she never became First Lady, her legacy of grace and hospitality lives on.

A night where history blooms. 🌸This Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids , Arthur E. Chadwick explores Cattley...
06/12/2026

A night where history blooms. 🌸

This Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids , Arthur E. Chadwick explores Cattleya orchids named for America’s First Ladies, highlighting 19 consecutive First Ladies from Edith Bolling Wilson to today. A beautiful intersection of legacy, leadership, and horticulture you won’t want to miss.

β€œMuseums and libraries dedicated to the nation's presidents dot America. But the country's only library and museum exami...
06/11/2026

β€œMuseums and libraries dedicated to the nation's presidents dot America. But the country's only library and museum examining the impact of first ladies in the White House is located in downtown Canton.

Everything first lady occupies multiple floors, including a small theater showing films, and rotating and themed exhibits exploring the influence and legacies of presidential counterparts throughout American history. The items range from lavish gowns to magazine covers to books, letters and keepsakes.”

Celebrate history by visiting 15 Ohio locations ranging from an iconic lighthouse to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. See link below ⬇️

πŸ“Έ Ed Balint/Canton Repository

Address

205 Market Avenue S
Canton, OH
44702

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13304520876

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