ABOUT US

OUR VISION AND MISSION

The National First Ladies Library & Museum shines a light on the outstanding accomplishments of the iconic women who have intricately woven themselves into the fabric of our great nation. We tell the story of American history through the eyes of the women who lived it, right alongside their presidential husbands.

As the premier repository of scholarly research and information about our First Ladies, we are dedicated to preserving, promoting, and educating about the significant contributions of these remarkable women. Through collaborative efforts with the National Park Service at the First Ladies National Historic Site, we inspire, inform, and engage a diverse audience of both adults and children, fostering a deeper understanding of the influential role these women have played in shaping our nation — and the world at large.

WHO WE ARE 

The National First Ladies Library & Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operating in partnership with the National Park Service at the First Ladies National Historic Site. Established in October 2000, with the support of President Bill Clinton, our site encompasses the historic Saxton-McKinley House (childhood home of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley), First Ladies Park, and the Visitors Center/National First Ladies Library & Museum. Our facilities include galleries, a research library, conference and seminar rooms, a Victorian theater, a gift shop, archival storage and processing rooms, and administrative offices.