First Ladies National Historic Site
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.
About 1.5 hours from Cleveland and 2 hours from Pittsburgh by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
The visitor center is free of cost. The Saxton House is available by guided tour only, and there are fees for this tour.
Hours
| Summer Season Hours: May 1- October 31 | Varies by day ▾
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Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
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| Standard hoursNow |
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| Nov 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027Winter Season Hours: November 1-April 30 |
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| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day | Closed |
When to go
July draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
Begin your visit at the visitor center, located in Cantons historic City National Bank. At the visitor center visitors can explore our small museum of rotating exhibits, watch a film, earn Junior Ranger badges, and get their official passport cancellation.
No campgrounds, no webcams or things to do in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- Behind-the-Ropes Historical Preservation Tour10/3102:30 PM · free · registration requiredSaxton-McKinley House
- Candlelight Saxton House Tour12/1105:30 PM · free · registration required331 Market Avenue South, Canton Ohio 44702. Meet on the back porch of the Saxton House to check-in for your tour and receive your…
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
Ohio guidebooks
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject.
Reference
Weather & climate
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. Summer temperatures range from 49 to 95 degrees F and can be humid. Fall temperatures can range from low 70s during the day to freezing during the night. Fallcolor peaks mid-October. Winter weather conditions can rapidly change. Temperatures vary from mid-30s to below zero.
Questions people ask
Does First Ladies charge an entrance fee?
No. First Ladies is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at First Ladies?
Standard hours are 9:00AM - 4:00PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and it is closed on Sunday and Monday. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
How busy is First Ladies?
8,482 recreation visits in 2025, number 357 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at First Ladies?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
When was First Ladies established?
2000.
Source: Wikipedia
What is the weather like at First Ladies?
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.
Source: Weather & climate
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- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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