First Ladies National Historic Site, Canton

Name: First Ladies National Historic Site
Address: 205 Market Ave S, Canton, 44702-2105, United States
Telephone: +1 330-452-0876

#6 among attractions in Canton

Museum, Historical place, Library, History museum

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First Ladies National Historic Site, Canton

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First Ladies National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in Canton, Ohio. During her residency in Washington, D.C. Mary Regula, wife of Ohio congressman Ralph Regula, spoke regularly about the nation's first ladies. Recognizing the paucity of research materials available she created a board to raise funds and for a historian to assemble a comprehensive bibliography on American first ladies. From these inspirations came a National First Ladies’ Library, established in 1996, and the First Ladies National Historic Site. The site was established in 2000 to commemorate all the United States first ladies and comprises two buildings: the Ida Saxton McKinley Historic Home and the Education & Research Center. Tours start at the Education & Research Center, located one block north of the Saxton McKinley house on Market Avenue. The 1895 building, formerly the City National Bank Building, was given to the National First Ladies’ Library in 1997. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°47'54"N, 81°22'31"W

Address

205 Market Ave SCentral Canton (SWAN)Canton 44702-2105 United States

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+1 330-452-0876

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Day trips

First Ladies National Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, Canton Memorial Civic Center, First Church of the Resurrection, Canton Museum of Art.

1.1 miNW
Museum
William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, Canton
28 min walk • The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library of 25th U.S. president William McKinley.
0.7 miN
Basketball, Sport venue, Convention center
Canton Memorial Civic Center, Canton
18 min walk • The Canton Memorial Civic Center is a multi-purpose arena located in Canton, Ohio, United States.
0.4 miE
Church
First Church of the Resurrection, Canton
12 min walk • First Church of the Resurrection is an historic church at 901 Tuscarawas Street East, Canton, Ohio, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The church was dedicated, and its sanctuary completed, in 1862.
0.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Canton Museum of Art, Canton
16 min walk • The Canton Museum of Art, founded in 1935, is a broad-based community arts organization designed to encourage and promote the fine arts in Canton, Ohio.
0.9 miNW
History museum, Museum, Monuments and statues
McKinley National Memorial, Canton
24 min walk • The McKinley National Memorial in Canton, Ohio, United States, is the final resting place of William McKinley, who served as the 25th president of the United States from 1897 to his assassination in 1901.
~1470 ftN
Concerts and shows, Reportedly haunted, Theater
Canton Palace Theatre, Canton
8 min walk • The Palace Theater is a historic movie palace in downtown Canton, Ohio, United States. Constructed during the heyday of the movie palace in the 1920s, it has been named a historic site. The 21' x 46' screen is the largest in Canton as of 2019. It contains a theatre organ which is still present to this day.
~190 ftN
Tower
Stark County Courthouse, Canton
1 min walk • The Stark County Courthouse and its Annex are listed on the National Register of Historic Places for Canton, Ohio. The courthouse building was designed by Cleveland, Ohio based architect George F. Hammond in 1895.
~730 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Trinity Lutheran Church, Canton
4 min walk • Trinity Lutheran Church is a historic former Lutheran church in downtown Canton, Ohio, United States. Built in the 1880s for a flourishing congregation, it closed in the early 2010s, leaving behind a church building that has been named a historic site.
~280 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Crossroads United Methodist Church, Canton
2 min walk • Crossroads United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church in Canton, Ohio. Originally the First Methodist Episcopal Church, it was renamed Church of the Savior United Methodist in 1968.
~1160 ftS
40°47'43"N • 81°22'35"W
Canton Classic Car Museum, Canton
6 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
~1790 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, Canton
9 min walk • The Basilica of Saint John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic church in Canton, Ohio, United States. The building was designed by American architect James Renwick, Jr. Construction was completed in 1871, and the church was dedicated in 1872. Saint John the Baptist was elevated to a minor basilica on June 19, 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is First Ladies National Historic Site open?

First Ladies National Historic Site is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to First Ladies National Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Stark County Courthouse, Canton (1 min walk), Crossroads United Methodist Church, Canton (2 min walk), Canton Public Library, Canton (3 min walk), Trinity Lutheran Church, Canton (4 min walk).