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!
Storytime & More with Stark Library
July 24, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am
IN-PERSON: A free, family-friendly gathering designed to spark imagination and a love of reading in young minds, in First Ladies Park.
First Ladies for Kids – Celebrate Eleanor Roosevelt!
July 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am
IN-PERSON: A free, monthly program for children ages 7–10, designed to make history fun, hands-on, and inspiring.
Brushes and Bubbly - Sip, Paint and Create!
July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm
IN-PERSON: Grab a friend and get creative at a free adult paint-and-sip event in First Ladies Park!
Generously funded by the Stark Community Foundation’s Women’s Fund.
Legacy Lecture: Mary Lincoln’s Photograph Album
August 7, 2026 12:00noon - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL: Join scholar Laura Keyes for a virtual Legacy Lecture exploring Mary Lincoln’s personal photograph album and what this remarkable artifact reveals about her life and the Lincoln family.
Zumba in the Park
August 10, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm
IN-PERSON: Kick off your week with energy and movement at this free exercise class in First Ladies Park.
Talk with a Curator
August 12, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm
VIRTUAL: Go behind the scenes with the National First Ladies Library & Museum’s Curatorial Team and explore the stories behind the collection.
Party in the Park: Ladies’ Rewind
August 13, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
IN-PERSON: A throwback celebration of music, dancing, prizes, and community at the National First Ladies Library & Museum.
Mindfulness in the Park
August 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00noon
IN-PERSON: A free outdoor session blending guided meditation, grounding exercises, and creative mindfulness practices in First Ladies Park.
Third Thursday: Pride, Pageantry & the People’s Fair
August 20, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm
IN-PERSON: BUY ONE GET ONE! Experience an after-hours tour of the historic Saxton-McKinley House exploring the assassination of President William McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition and the quiet strength of First Lady Ida McKinley during a moment of national tragedy. Includes a wine and cheese reception.