National Historic Site

First Ladies National Historic Site

First Ladies National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Ohio. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Ohio National Historic Site No entrance fee America the Beautiful pass accepted

Updated · NPS Data API

a front view of the Ida Saxton McKinley House
First Ladies National Historic Site · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for First Ladies.

Guided ToursLiving HistoryFirst Person InterpretationPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

From May 1-October 31 First Ladies National Historic Site's Visitor Center will be open Tuesday-Saturday (closed Sunday and Mondays).

Summer Season Hours: May 1- October 31
DayHours
MondayClosed
Tuesday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 4:00PM
SundayClosed

Weather: The weather at First Ladies National Historic Site is typical of Northeastern Ohio: four distinct seasons. Spring's rain and warming temperatures bring new leaves on trees and blooming wildflowers.

Contact and directions

Phone
(330) 452-0876
Email
[email protected]
Address
205 Market Avenue South, Canton, OH 44702-2107
Coordinates
40.7969, -81.3758· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Visitor CenterMon Closed · Tue 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Wed 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Thu 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun Closed330-452-0876Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/fila/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.