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First Ladies National Historic Site   

courtesy of the National Park Service

Contact Information:
First Ladies National Historic Site   
331 Market Avenue South
Canton, OH 44702

330-452-0876

National First Ladies' Library

Location: The First Ladies National Historic Site is currently located at the Saxton McKinley House in Canton, Ohio. 

Description: Park was established to preserve and interpret the role and history of First Ladies and other notable women in American history. The City National Bank Building is being renovated for use as the National First Ladies' Library Education and Research Center. 

Activities: The National First Ladies' Library is open to the public for guided tours, Tuesday through Saturday. Tours begin at 205 Market Avenue South. Costumed docents conduct tours of the historic Ida Saxton McKinley home. 

Operating Hours: The National First Ladies' Library is open to the public only for guided historical tours. Hours vary depending on the season; please call for more information

History
:
Authorized on October 11, 2000. Managed cooperatively by the National First Ladies' Library and the National Park Service. 

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