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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesOhioCantonFirst Ladies National Historic Site

First Ladies National Historic Site

US
Historical Site·Educational, Calm, Historic Leaning
This was the longtime residence of William and Ida McKinley.
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Ida Saxton's original piano is just one of many items belonging to President McKinley and First Lady Ida McKinley.
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The Saxton McKinley Home is significant as the only residence with direct historical ties to President William McKinley remaining in his hometown of Canton.
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Learn about the role of the first lady at our education center.
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The education center is is the historic City National Bank building.
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This was the longtime residence of William and Ida McKinley.
Photo by from Nps
Ida Saxton's original piano is just one of many items belonging to President McKinley and First Lady Ida McKinley.
Photo by from Nps
The Saxton McKinley Home is significant as the only residence with direct historical ties to President William McKinley remaining in his hometown of Canton.
Photo by from Nps
Learn about the role of the first lady at our education center.
Photo by from Nps
The education center is is the historic City National Bank building.
Photo by from Nps

Located in the heart of Canton, the First Ladies National Historic Site provides a deep dive into the lives of the women who shaped the role of First Lady. The experience is divided between the Saxton-McKinley House, a meticulously restored 19th-century residence, and a visitor center situated in a grand former bank building. Visitors can trace the evolution of the position from a private domestic role to a powerful platform for public advocacy. Through rotating exhibits and guided tours, the site brings the personal histories of these women to life. It serves as a vital educational resource for those interested in the intersection of American politics and social history.

Located in the heart of Canton, the First Ladies National Historic Site provides a deep dive into the lives of the women who shaped the role of First Lady. The experience is divided between the Saxton-McKinley House, a meticulously restored 19th-century residence, and a visitor center situated in a grand former bank building. Visitors can trace the evolution of the position from a private domestic role to a powerful platform for public advocacy. Through rotating exhibits and guided tours, the site brings the personal histories of these women to life. It serves as a vital educational resource for those interested in the intersection of American politics and social history.

Address
205 Market Avenue South
Websitenps.gov
Phone(330) 452-0876

Highlights

  • Restored Saxton-McKinley House

  • Rotating exhibits on First Ladies' legacies

  • Educational displays in a historic bank building

  • Managed by the National Park Service

Best For

History buffs and families interested in presidential legacies.

Currency

USD $

Average Cost

$50-$100 p/day

Time of Day

Lunch

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Educational, Family, History Lovers

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Location

Canton, Ohio, United States
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