What are the hours at First Ladies National Historic Site?

Mon: Closed; Tue: 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Wed: 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu: 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri: 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Sat: 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Sun: Closed (Summer Season Hours: May 1- October 31)

Does First Ladies National Historic Site require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter First Ladies National Historic Site. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is First Ladies National Historic Site open right now?

Q: Is First Ladies National Historic Site open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, First Ladies National Historic Site is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Historic Site · OH

Open

First Ladies National Historic Site is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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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.

Type: National Historic Site
State: OH
Nearest town: Canton

About 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.

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Visitor info

Address205 Market Avenue South, Canton, OH 44702-2107

Phone(330) 452-0876

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Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	9:00AM - 4:00PM
Wed	9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thu	9:00AM - 4:00PM
Fri	9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sat	9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sun	Closed

Summer Season Hours: May 1- October 31

Getting thereThe 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.

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How we read this status

We derive First Ladies National Historic Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.