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!
Third Thursday Wine & Cheese with the First Ladies: An Evening with Ida Saxton McKinley
July 17, 2025, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
IN PERSON: Wine, cheese, and timeless fashion! Enjoy an elegant summer evening at the Saxton-McKinley House featuring First Lady Ida McKinley’s timeless fashion and personal artifacts, historic storytelling, and garden strolls. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Free parking available. Third Thursdays Generously Sponsored by Employers Health
Legacy Lecture: Jackie and the Summer White House with Kate Storey
July 18, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL: Join White House by the Sea author and Rolling Stone journalist Kate Storey for a behind-the-scenes look at Jackie Kennedy’s life at the Summer White House in Cape Cod, known as Hyannis Port. Explore powerful moments of family, leadership, and loss from the Kennedy Compound—right from your own screen.
Storytime & More With Stark Library
July 28, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
IN-PERSON: Discover the joy of learning together! This interactive Storytime, in partnership with Stark Library, combines engaging stories, rhymes, songs, and creative activities to help your child grow. Designed for kids from birth to preschool, Storytime builds literacy skills and prepares little ones for Kindergarten success.
Legacy Lecture: In Her Steps: Betty Ford's Life in Motion with Sharon Snowden
August 8, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL: Join Sharon Snowden for a virtual lecture on the life and legacy of Betty Ford—a First Lady who reshaped the role through her candid activism and powerful advocacy on women’s rights, addiction, and health. Explore Betty Ford’s journey from dancer to First Lady and discover how she broke barriers during and after her time in the White House.
Talk with a Curator
August 13, 2025, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
VIRTUAL: Join Michelle Gullion, Director of Collections & Research, for an exclusive virtual glimpse behind the scenes of our First Ladies collection. Learn the stories behind the priceless artifacts and get a closer look at the personal history of America’s First Ladies.
Storytime & More with Stark Library
August 18, 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.
Third Thursday: Ida Saxton McKinley at Home
August 21, 2025, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
IN-PERSON: Join us for a delightful evening at the Saxton-McKinley House to explore the life and fashion of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley. Enjoy a guided tour, see her stunning personal effects, and relax with wine and cheese in a peaceful urban park setting. Third Thursdays Generously Sponsored by Employers Health.
First Ladies on the Page Book Club: The President’s Wife: A Novel by Tracey Wood
August 25, 2025, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
VIRTUAL: Join us for a virtual discussion of The President’s Wife: A Novel by Tracey Wood. Dive into the life of Edith Bolling Wilson, the remarkable First Lady who stepped in to fill the shoes of the presidency during a critical time in American history. Tracey Wood will join us to share insights into Edith’s life and discuss the novel.
Legacy Lecture: Julia Grant in Her Own Words
September 5, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL: Step back into history with First Lady Julia Grant as she shares her extraordinary life in this virtual first-person performance by Women in History. From her early life on a plantation to her role as wife of General Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War and Reconstruction, experience the remarkable journey of one of America’s most fascinating First Ladies.