2024-11-14
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. Hager was presented with the distinguished “Leader in Literacy” award for her impactful contributions to promoting literacy across generations. As part of the Stark Library’s “Speaking of Books” Author Series, Bush Hager attended a VIP reception before addressing an audience of nearly 1,500 at the Palace Theatre.
Gathering close to 100 guests at this exclusive reception, the National First Ladies Library & Museum commemorated three generations of literacy champions within the Bush family: Jenna, her mother, former First Lady Laura Bush, and her grandmother, former First Lady Barbara Bush. These women have each left an enduring mark on the world of literacy, advocating for the power of books to bridge generations and foster lifelong learning.
“It was a remarkable experience to have Jenna Bush Hager with us, continuing the legacy her mother began when she inaugurated our Education Center back in 2003,” said Patty Dowd Schmitz, President and CEO of the National First Ladies Library and Museum. “Jenna’s dedication to making books accessible and engaging for all ages is a full-circle moment that connects the past, present, and future of literacy advocacy.”
In addition to honoring Jenna Bush Hager, attendees enjoyed the Library & Museum’s “Leaders in Literacy” exhibit, which chronicles the literacy initiatives championed by former First Ladies. This exhibit offers visitors an engaging exploration into the significant roles these women have played in advocating for education and literacy throughout U.S. history.
For more information on upcoming events and exhibits at the National First Ladies Historic Site, please visit firstladies.org/events.
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About the National First Ladies Library & Museum
We preserve, promote, and educate about the significant role and contributions of our nation’ s First Ladies, inspiring young leaders by telling the story of American history uniquely through the eyes of women.
The National First Ladies Library & Museum was founded in Canton, Ohio, in 1995 by Mary Regula, wife of former U.S. Representative Ralph Regula. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to preserve, promote and educate about the significant role of First Ladies of the U.S. and their contributions throughout history. We aim to inspire young leaders by telling the story of American history uniquely through the eyes of the women who served alongside their presidential husbands. The organization operates and manages the First Ladies National Historic Site in a partnership agreement with the National Park Service. In 2000, President Bill Clinton signed a bill establishing the First Ladies National Historic Site in Canton as the 380th unit of the National Park Service. The site consists of the Ida Saxton McKinley House, the family home of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley and the longtime residence of President William and Ida McKinley, as well as First Ladies Park and the National First Ladies Library & Museum (Visitors Center), which includes exhibit space, a Victorian theatre, a research library, conference and seminar rooms, archival storage and processing rooms, and administrative offices. We preserve, promote, and educate about the significant role and contributions of our nation’ s First Ladies, inspiring young leaders by telling the story of American history uniquely through the eyes of women.