The right to an education is a foundational principle of our nation’s history, and so many of our First Ladies have taken this cause to heart throughout the course of the American journey. From one-room schoolhouse teachers such as Abigail Fillmore and Lucretia Garfield, to Eleanor Roosevelt’s Arthurdale experiment, to Barbara and Laura Bush’s literacy initiatives, to current First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s college teaching, these powerful women have provided opportunities for empowering the young minds of our country to learn, grow, and thrive through education.
In this spirit, our 2024-25 Featured Exhibit, Leaders in Literacy: First Ladies as Teachers, Educators, and Librarians, runs through April of 2025 and will feature more than a dozen First Ladies who have advanced the cause of literacy and education. Huntington Bank is the proud presenting sponsor of this extraordinary exhibit.
The exhibit is FREE and open the public during regular historic site hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday from May 1 to October 31.
Saturday, April 27 is National First Ladies Day!
Celebrate by Visiting the First Ladies National Historic Site, where you can view our 2024-25 Featured Exhibit. For a list of First Ladies-related books, check out the Stark Library here!
Presenting Our 2024-25 Featured Exhibit
Who We Are
The National First Ladies Library & Museum is located within the First Ladies National Historic Site in downtown Canton, Ohio, which encompasses the historic Saxton-McKinley House, the First Ladies Museum, and significant archives covering the legacies of our nation’s First Ladies. Founded by Mary Regula, the wife of former Ohio Congressman Ralph Regula, our mission is to preserve, promote and educate about the significant role of First Ladies throughout history.
Visit Us
The National First Ladies Library & Museum is located within the First Ladies National Historic Site in Canton, Ohio. For more information on visiting First Ladies National Historic Site, visit the National Park Service’s webpage.
Educational Programs
In cooperation with the National Park Service, the National First Ladies Library & Museum offers regularly scheduled educational programs for both children and adults.
