ABOUT US
OUR VISION AND MISSION
The National First Ladies Library & Museum shines a light on the outstanding accomplishments of the iconic ladies who have intricately woven themselves into the fabric of our great nation. We tell the story of American history through the eyes of the First Ladies 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 ladies. 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 the First Ladies 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.
Our archive holds over 5,000 artifacts related to the First Ladies as well as more than 1,000 books and scholarly papers. As the only site in the world dedicated to preserving the legacies of these remarkable ladies, we foster a deep appreciation for the significant role our First Ladies have played in shaping American history.