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 ladies!
First Ladies on the Page Book Club: Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies
November 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm
VIRTUAL: Join us for a virtual book club featuring J.B. West’s bestselling memoir about life behind the scenes with six presidents and their First Ladies.
Storytime & More with Stark Library
December 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
IN-PERSON: Help your little one take the first step toward school success with Storytime & More! This interactive event in partnership with Stark Library uses stories, songs, rhymes, and art to build early literacy skills and spark your child’s imagination. Free for children birth to preschool.
Holidays in the White House with Janet Weir Creighton
December 11, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm
IN-PERSON: Join Janet Weir Creighton for a festive look behind the scenes at White House holiday traditions and celebrations.
Legacy Lecture: From Grief to Grace—Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reclaims Her Story
December 12, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL: Explore the inspiring later life of Jackie Kennedy Onassis in this live lecture by historian Karen Dunak, revealing how Jackie redefined her legacy beyond the White House.
Cooking with the First Ladies: Lou Hoover
December 22, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm
VIRTUAL: Join Sarah Morgan for a tasty look at First Lady Lou Hoover’s favorite recipes and stories. Cook along and savor history in every bite!
Legacy Lecture: Cracking the Glass Ceiling from the East Wing
January 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL: Discover how America’s First Ladies have broken barriers and redefined leadership from the East Wing to the world stage. Presented in connection with the Canton Museum of Art’s Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art, this virtual Legacy Lecture with Stephanie Bohnak explores how these women advanced equality, advocacy, and visibility for future generations.
Third Thursday: Wine & Cheese – Ohio’s Firsts & Originals
January 15, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm
IN-PERSON: Enjoy an evening of wine, cheese, and conversation as we explore Ohio’s rich legacy of First Ladies – Anna Harrison, Lucy Hayes, Lucretia Garfield, Caroline Harrison, Ida McKinley, Helen Taft, and Florence Harding. This Third Thursday program highlights the artifacts and stories that connect these women to the Buckeye State and to the history of the American presidency.
Legacy Lecture: An Unlikely Friendship – The Story of Two First Ladies, Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune
February 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL: Explore the extraordinary 40-year friendship between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune, the “First Lady of the Struggle.” Presented by Women in History Ohio, this virtual Legacy Lecture brings their voices to life through storytelling and performance, highlighting how two women from different worlds united to champion equality and justice for all.
Talk with a Curator
February 11, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm
VIRTUAL: Go behind the scenes with the National First Ladies Library & Museum’s curators! This virtual program offers an insider look at our collections, exhibits, and artifacts, exploring the stories and legacies of America’s First Ladies while answering your questions about the work of preserving history.