MUSEUM NEWS
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The National First Ladies Library & Museum preserves history, but we're advancing it too. Find the latest on our upcoming exhibits, events, community partnerships, and personnel moves.

July 17, 2025
National Grant Fuels Growth at National First Ladies Library & Museum
The National First Ladies Library & Museum is proud to announce it has received a Collective Campaign Fundraising Infusion Grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official nonprofit partner of…

July 1, 2025
National First Ladies Library & Museum Unveils Statewide Traveling Exhibit in Celebration of America 250
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the National First Ladies Library & Museum (NFLLM) is proud to announce the launch of “The Untold Stories of Ohio’s First Ladies”—a dynamic, interactive…

June 24, 2025
Leadership Transition Announcement
The National First Ladies Library & Museum (NFLL&M) announces the upcoming departure of President & CEO Patty Dowd Schmitz, effective July 1, 2025, as she relocates to Colorado to pursue…

May 8, 2025
A Night to Remember: Unveiling The Eras Exhibit in Style
The National First Ladies Library & Museum celebrated on Monday, May 5, 2025, with a VIP First Look Champagne Reception for the debut of its newest exhibition, The Eras Exhibit: 250…

May 1, 2025
“The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies Progress and Power” Opens May 6, 2025
The National First Ladies Library & Museum is proud to announce the opening of a groundbreaking new exhibit in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

March 1, 2025
National First Ladies Library & Museum Kicks Off Women’s History Month with the Announcement of The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies' Progress
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the National First Ladies Library & Museum at the First Ladies National Historic Site proudly announces The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies’…

November 14, 2024
National First Ladies Library & Museum Honors Jenna Bush Hager as a “Leader in Literacy” at VIP Reception
The National First Ladies Library & Museum recently hosted an inspiring event honoring Jenna Bush Hager at the First Ladies National Historic Site. Mrs.

October 22, 2024
Announcing Request for Proposals for First Ladies Park Renovation
The National First Ladies Library & Museum announces a Request for Proposals for the renovation of the West Side of First Ladies Park, located at 331 Market Avenue South.

October 13, 2024
National First Ladies Library and Museum Unveils Interactive Augmented Reality Mural
Experience the Magic of Art and Technology with “Commander in Ink”
The National First Ladies Library & Museum is excited to announce the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind Augmented Reality (AR) mural…