First Ladies National Historic Site
Ohio
Tonight
🌗 46% moon
6.3 h fully dark
Crowds
low
Open today
Open
Summer Season Hours: May 1- October 31: closed Nov 26 – Nov 26; Summer Season Hours: May 1- October 31: closed Dec 25 – Dec 25; Summer Season Hours: May 1- October 31: closed Jan 1 – Jan 1
Entrance
Free entry
Experiencing High Temperatures in the Visitor Center
While planning your visit to the site please note that we are currently experiencing some high temperatures in the Visitor Center. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause as we work to alleviate the issue.
First Ladies National Historic Site consists of two properties in downtown Canton, Ohio - the home of First Lady Ida Saxton-McKinley and our Visitor Center. Come learn about how the position of First Lady has evolved over time to include a public role.
Activities
Topics
No entrance fee.
Hours & seasons
From May 1-October 31 First Ladies National Historic Site's Visitor Center will be open Tuesday-Saturday (closed Sunday and Mondays). We offer guided tours of the Saxton House at 10:00am, 12:00pm, and 2:00pm. Tours have a capacity of fifteen people and begin at the Visitor Center. Tickets are on a first come first serve basis.
⚠ Summer Season Hours: May 1- October 31: closed Nov 26 – Nov 26; Summer Season Hours: May 1- October 31: closed Dec 25 – Dec 25; Summer Season Hours: May 1- October 31: closed Jan 1 – Jan 1
Generally open:
winterspringsummerfallHours are reported by the park — verify before you go.
📞 (330) 452-0876
✉ FILA_info@nps.govConditions
Quietest months (fewer crowds): Jan, Feb, Nov
Typical crowds: low
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 86°F
☁️ 87°/70°
🌦️ 85°/70°
⛈️ 89°/68°
Typical monthly recreation visits · NPS avg 2023–2025 — orange months are the quietest by crowds.
Quietest months
Relative crowds by month — lighter is quieter; ringed months are the calmest by crowds.
Jan
18%
Feb
24%
Mar
45%
Apr
61%
May
64%
Jun
88%
Jul
100%
Aug
77%
Sep
61%
Oct
44%
Nov
39%
Dec
53%
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Visitor centers
Visitor Center
Accessibility
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By the numbers
A visual read on First Ladies National Historic Site — its character, trails, sky, and weather.
Park fingerprint
How this park scores across the dimensions travelers care about.
3-day forecast
Daily high and low temperatures (°F).
People & stories
Figures tied to First Ladies National Historic Site — each spans a cross-park journey.
Abigail Adams
— Women's Rights, First Lady, SuffrageDolley Madison
— War Of 1812, Americans, First LadyEdith Carow Roosevelt
— Roosevelt, Edith Roosevelt, Sagamore HillEleanor Roosevelt
— First Ladies, Fdr, Presidential HistoryJulia Dent Grant
— Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Womens History, First LadiesLucretia R. Garfield: A Remarkable Life
— First Ladies, PresidentMamie Eisenhower
— World War 2, Ww Ii, First LadyMartha Washington
— American Revolutionary War, American Revolution, Continental ArmyPassport stamps
Mark the stamps you've collected — they show in your memory and along your routes.
🎫 Visitor Center
Places to see
Ohio and Erie Canalway National Heritage Area
William McKinley Tomb
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On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment became an official part of the US Constitution. The amendment made it possible for women to vote because it prohibited states and the federal government from denying access to the ballot box based on sex. While the amendment did not guarantee the vote for women, is was an important milestone in women’s equality. Explore the stories of a few important women connected to three National Park sites in northeast Ohio.
Pat Nixon and Mamie Eisenhower had a friendship as unique as this gift, a fabric eyeglasses case which is now in the Eisenhower National Historic Site museum collection. Learn more about this fascinating friendship and unique gift, one you can make your own version of at home!
Continuation of Lucretia Rudolph Garfield: A Remarkable Life. First Lady Lucretia R. Garfield is a lesser known First Lady because her husband only served 200 days as president. Here at James A. Garfield National Historic Site her story continues about 37 years longer as she changed the family into what visitors see when visiting. Learn more about her as she served the country, created the First Presidential Memorial Library, and much more.
Part 2 of Mrs. Mount Rushmore.
If there was a version of Mount Rushmore called Mrs. Rushmore what First Ladies would be on it? Ranger Joan of our staff asked this question. Read the possibilities here.
Learn more about Ranger Lisa as she shares her #MyParkStory about her and her family's history with the Civilian Conservation Corps.
What exactly does it mean to be a first lady? While there may not be any official responsibilities, there are plenty of expectations. Visit us at First Ladies National Historic Site and explore this question and more.
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How First Ladies National Historic Site connects
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