UPCOMING EVENTS
STEP INSIDE HISTORY
Get to know what made our First Ladies tick with deep dives into their careers, passions, hobbies, and even recipes. Our in-person events are perfect for girls’ night out, a historic date with someone you love, or a fascinating learning experience with the whole family. And our online events are a wonderful way to learn more about these amazing women!
National Public Lands Day
Gilded Age FREE Tours of the Historic Saxton-McKinley Home
October 3, 2024, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
WE'RE SORRY, THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. On view one night only! We are partnering with Massillon Museum, Ohio History Connection, the McKinley Museum, and the National First Ladies Library & Museum at the First Ladies National Historic Site to bring more than five authentic Ida McKinley gowns to the Saxton-McKinley House for a FREE special viewing.
East Wing Songs III
October 6, 2024, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
IN PERSON: The National First Ladies’ Library and Museum will host the world premiere of East Wing Songs III on Sunday, October 6, at 3:00 p.m. at Malone University in Canton, Ohio (Randall Campus Center/aka "the Barn"/Stewart Room). The performance features a lecture-recital format and will be performed by soprano Dr. Sarah Howes, Professor at Southwest Baptist University, alongside collaborator Dr. Mary J. Trotter. Musical compositions are the work of composer Jenni Brandon.
Legacy Lecture: Eleanor Roosevelt: A Civil Rights Warrior at the Highlander School
October 11, 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL: For more than twenty years, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt strongly and publicly supported the Highlander Folk School in Monteagle, Tennessee, where civil rights activists such as Septima Clark, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rosa Parks trained. Join Dr. Melody Lehn as she explores how Roosevelt's support drew both praise and censure, as the school's integrated activities imagined a nation where people of all races could gather together and collaboratively address regional problems.
Third Thursdays Night Out Wine & Cheese with the First Ladies
October 17, 2024, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
IN PERSON: Join us for our Third Thursday Night Out with the First Ladies on Thursday, October 17, from 6:30 - 8 PM EDT. Enjoy a fabulous girls’ or date night out with appetizers and drinks as we delve into what First Ladies Abigail Fillmore, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Laura Bush all have in common — their teaching careers!
Storytime & More with Stark Library
October 21, 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
IN-PERSON: Free Event Introduce Your Child to the World of Books and Build Early Literacy Skills - Setting your child up for a lifetime of success is easier than you think! Every time you sing, play, rhyme, and read, you are investing in your child's future by building literacy skills, making learning fun, encouraging creativity, and sparking curiosity. The National First Ladies Library & Museum is closed to the general public on Mondays but will be open for these special events.
An Evening with Jenna Bush Hager: Speaking of Books Author Series
October 24, 2024, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The National First Ladies Library & Museum is thrilled to partner with the Stark Library to bring Jenna Bush Hager to Canton through the Speaking of Books Author Series. Join us at the Canton Palace Theater for an inspiring author talk by Jenna Bush Hager. Before the public event, there will be an exclusive, private VIP reception at the National First Ladies Library & Museum (VIP Reception is by invitation and sponsorship only; please contact Patty Dowd Schmitz at pdschmitz@firstladies.org for information).
Legacy Lecture: Unveiling Edith Wilson's Political Power w/ Edith Michel
November 8, 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL: Discover the untold political influence of Edith Wilson with Edith Michel from the President Woodrow Wilson House. Explore Edith’s activism, her pivotal role during Wilson’s illness, and how her legacy shapes the modern view of First Ladies.
Storytime & More with Stark Library
November 18, 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
IN-PERSON: Free Event Introduce Your Child to the World of Books and Build Early Literacy Skills - Setting your child up for a lifetime of success is easier than you think! Every time you sing, play, rhyme, and read, you are investing in your child's future by building literacy skills, making learning fun, encouraging creativity, and sparking curiosity. The National First Ladies Library & Museum is closed to the general public on Mondays but will be open for these special events.