First Ladies National Historic Site
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- (330) 452-0876
- Address
- 205 Market Avenue South, Canton, OH 44702-2107
About First Ladies
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.
Hours
Summer Season Hours: May 1- October 31
From May 1-October 31 First Ladies National Historic Site's Visitor Center will be open Tuesday-Saturday (closed Sunday and Mondays). We offer guided tours of the Saxton House at 10:00am, 12:00pm, and 2:00pm. Tours have a capacity of fifteen people and begin at the Visitor Center. Tickets are on a first come first serve basis.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Changes to these hours
- Winter Season Hours: November 1-April 30, Nov 1 to Apr 30, 2027: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Closed
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Getting there
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.
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. 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.
Things to do
Bookstore and Park Store, First Person Interpretation, Guided Tours, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for First Ladies ↗