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| Carl Anthony’s biography of Ida Saxton McKinley
NOW AVAILABLE!!!
$35.00
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| Happy Birthday! |
Laura Bush
November 4, 1946
Abigail Adams
November 11, 1744
Letitia Tyler
November 12, 1790
Mamie Eisenhower
November 14, 1896 |
| In honor of our Veterans |
The National First Ladies’ Library honors all our United States Veterans for their service. |
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| New Exhibit Opening!! |
 Opening: November 14, 2013
One of only a few female artists engaged in the American Impressionist movement, Ellen Axson Wilson balanced her artistic career with her duties as First Lady. Visitors to this exhibition of landscape paintings will come away with a deeper understanding of an overshadowed First Lady. Exhibit runs until May 16th
The Art of First Lady Ellen Axson Wilson: American Impressionist |
| Upcoming Events |
Light Up Downtown – December 5th
Come join us one and all!
This is a wonderful way to begin your holiday season by joining us for a festive evening of Christmas lights and Holiday cheeer! The Education Center and Saxton House will be displaying the holiday’s finest decorations.
6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE
Christmas Candlelight Tour – December 7th
4:30p.m. program followed by candlelight tour of Saxton/McKinley House
$15.00 General Admission $12.00 Members
Our evening program should put you right into the mood for the holiday season! It will begin in the Victorian Theatre of the Education and Research Center for a gorgeous historic peek at White House Christmases from Abigail Adams to Michelle Obama. After the program, our audience will take a candlelight tour of Ida McKinley’s ancestral home. All decked out for Christmas, the home looks especially lovely during this meaningful and festive time of year. Our special Christmas Candlelight program is the perfect opportunity to tour the house that was “home” to the former President and First Lady from Canton, Ohio.
Reservations Required
Call for reservations 330-452-0876 ext. 307. |
| In Step with our First Lady |
Michelle Obama touts “Joining Forces” program
First lady Michelle Obama is promoting her “Joining Forces” initiative for military families through military news websites.
In a Veterans Day op-ed, Obama tells veterans that the goal of the program is “to rally all Americans to step up and serve you as well as you have served this country. We challenged individuals, organizations and businesses across the country to make real, meaningful commitments to you and your families.”
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| Lesson Plan for the Month of November |
Mrs. Wilson’s Alley Bill
Mrs. Wilson’s Alley Bill
Ellen Wilson: First Ladies’ Lives
Skill: High School/College
Time Required: One to two class periods
One of Ellen Wilson’s greatest concerns after she moved to Washington, D.C., was the housing conditions of the city’s poor. The bill that bears her name is a lasting tribute to her compassion and caring.
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