First Ladies National Historic Site

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a front view of the Ida Saxton McKinley House
This was the longtime residence of William and Ida McKinley.
A piano in the Saxton McKinley Home
Ida Saxton's original piano is just one of many items belonging to President McKinley and First Lady Ida McKinley.
Close up view of home entrance.
The Saxton McKinley Home is significant as the only residence with direct historical ties to President William McKinley remaining in his hometown of Canton.
Historic gowns in the education center.
Learn about the role of the first lady at our education center.
The front of the education center.
The education center is is the historic City National Bank building.
Photos: National Park Service

About First Ladies National Historic Site

First Ladies National Historic Site consists of two properties in downtown Canton, Ohio - the home of First Lady Ida Saxton-McKinley and our Visitor Center. Come learn about how the position of First Lady has evolved over time to include a public role.

Quick Facts

State Ohio
Designation National Historic Site
State Code OH
Weather The weather at First Ladies National Historic Site is typical of Northeastern Ohio: four distinct seasons. Spring's rain and warming temperatures bring new leaves on trees and blooming wildflowers. Summer…

Location & Map

First Ladies National Historic Site is located in Ohio.

Operating Hours

From May 1-October 31 First Ladies National Historic Site's Education & Research Center will be open Tuesday-Saturday (closed Sunday and Mondays). We offer guided tours of the Saxton House at 10:00am, 12:00pm, and 2:00pm. Tours have a capacity of fifteen people per tour, and begin at the Visitor Center. Tickets are on a first come first serve basis.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday Closed
Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday Closed
Tuesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Activities

Guided Tours Living History First Person Interpretation Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

The First Ladies National Historic Site is located in downtown Canton, Ohio. Free parking is available behind the Saxton House or at our gated lot on the corner of Market Avenue South and 3rd Street SW. Please begin your visit at the visitor center at 205 Market Avenue South.

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Contact & Address

Address 205 Market Avenue South, Canton, OH, 44702-2107
Phone (330) 452-0876
Email FILA_info@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building African American Heritage Arts Presidents Social Movements Voting Rights and Suffrage Tragic Events Assassinations Women's History

Visitor Centers

Visitor Center

Begin your visit at the visitor center, located in Cantons historic City National Bank. At the visitor center visitors can explore our small museum of…

Hours: The visitor center offers a small museum of rotating exhibits. All tours of the Saxton House begin at the visitor center. Hours are seasonal.

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