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Honoring the First Ladies
Two properties, the home of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley and the seven story 1895 City Bank Building, are preserved at this site, which honors the lives and accomplishment of our nation's First Ladies. The site is managed by the National Park Service and operated by the National First Ladies Library.
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More Than a Library
First Ladies National Historic Site also features tours through the restored Victorian-era Saxton McKinley House.
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You've Got Questions? We've Got Answers!
Favorite drinks. Inaugural gowns. Social advocacy. Answers to questions ranging from popular to unique have been provided by historian Carl Anthony.
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From Washington to Obama: First Lady Bios
From birth to White House and beyond, you’ll find detailed historical accounts of all of our First Ladies.
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In-Depth Online Resources
An NPS partner, National First Ladies Library has compiled an unparalleled collection of information on the lives and times of the First Ladies.
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Did You Know?
Abigail Adams and Barbara Bush were both First Ladies and First Mothers, having had husbands and sons who served as President. Additionally, Barbara Bush's great-great-great uncle, Franklin Pierce, was 14th President of the United States.