First Ladies National Historic Site
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Location: | Ohio, USA |
Nearest city: | Canton, Ohio |
Established: | October 11, 2000 |
Governing body: | National Park Service, National First Ladies' Library |
First Ladies National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in Canton, Ohio. The site was established in 2000 to commemorate all the United States First Ladies. The site preserves the home of Ida Saxton McKinley, wife of U.S. President William McKinley, which contains a museum and gift shop. There is also an Education & Research Center. The site is operated and managed by the National First Ladies' Library in a partnership agreement with the National Park Service. Tours of the Ida Saxton McKinley House are conducted by volunteer docents.