First Ladies National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: Ohio
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 Directions
The First Ladies National Historic Site is located in downtown Canton, Ohio. Free parking is available behind the Saxton House or at our gated lot on the corner of Market Avenue South and 3rd Street SW. Please begin your visit at the visitor center at 205 Market Avenue South.
Images
This was the longtime residence of William and Ida McKinley.
Credit: NPS Photo
Ida Saxton's original piano is just one of many items belonging to President McKinley and First Lady Ida McKinley.
Credit: NPS Photo
The Saxton McKinley Home is significant as the only residence with direct historical ties to President William McKinley remaining in his hometown of Canton.
Credit: NPS Photo
Learn about the role of the first lady at our education center.
Credit: National First Ladies' Library
The education center is is the historic City National Bank building.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, May 6
Moderate rain
High: 57°F | Low: 42.9°F
Humidity: 78%
Wind: 10.3 mph
Rain Chance: 88%
UV Index: 4.9
Sunrise: 06:18 AM
Sunset: 08:27 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (84%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 45.6°F
Cloud Cover: 88%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, May 7
Patchy rain nearby
High: 53.1°F | Low: 37.1°F
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 11.9 mph
Rain Chance: 85%
UV Index: 3.9
Sunrise: 06:16 AM
Sunset: 08:28 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (77%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 39.1°F
Cloud Cover: 85%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, May 8
Patchy rain nearby
High: 62.1°F | Low: 36.9°F
Humidity: 73%
Wind: 16.1 mph
Rain Chance: 76%
UV Index: 0.3
Sunrise: 06:15 AM
Sunset: 08:29 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (68%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 44.4°F
Cloud Cover: 76%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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Park Events
Saxton House Tour
You can think about these questions and more as a knowledgeable volunteer or park ranger guides you through the former home of Ida and William McKinley. Through learning the story of this former first lady, you'll be able to understand the difficult and public position of first ladies.
Guided tours of the Saxton House leave from the Visitor Center at 10:00am, 12:00pm, & 2:00pm. Tours have a capacity of fifteen people per tour. Tickets are on a first come first serve basis.
The tour does require standing for long periods and moving from room to room. The Saxton House is accessible for wheelchairs.
The Saxton House is by guided tour only. The Visitor Center is self-guided.
Location: Tours begin at the Visitor Center.
Date: Nov 1, 2025 12:00am to Nov 1, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
205 Market Avenue South
Canton, OH 44702-2107
🏤 Mailing Address:
205 Market Avenue South
Canton, OH 44702-2107
📞 Voice Phone: (330) 452-0876
✉️ Email: FILA_info@nps.gov