National First Ladies' Library & Museum

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐶

1️⃣ President Gerald Ford, First Lady Betty Ford, and daughter Susan on the White House lawn with their Gold Retriever, Liberty's, puppies. The Fords kept only one of Liberty's puppies, named Misty.

2️⃣ Pushinka, a gift to the Kennedy family from Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. Her mother, Strelka, orbited the Earth in space aboard Sputnik 5 in 1960.

3️⃣ Lou Hoover in the Rose Garden with German Shepherd, King Tut.

4️⃣ Grace Coolidge with Laddie Boy (left) and Rob Roy (right).

5️⃣ Eleanor Roosevelt and Scottish Terrier, Fala.

08/26/2026

✨📚 Bring history to life for your kids this Saturday at First Ladies for Kids!

Your kiddos will enjoy hands-on activities and engaging storytelling as we introduce them to First Lady Michelle Obama. Plus, each child will take home a complimentary workbook for continued learning from the comfort of home.

📆 Saturday, August 29
🕚 11 - 11:30 am EDT
📍 First Ladies Historic Site
🧒 Recommended for ages 7-10

🎟️ FREE to attend! Registration is requested to help us plan.
👉 Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-ladies-for-kids-michelle-obama-tickets-1985929236807?aff=fb

08/25/2026

Today, we join millions across the nation and around the world in remembering the extraordinary life and legacy of Dolly Parton.

For more than seven decades, Dolly held a special place in the American story. Through her music, her unmistakable spirit, and her remarkable generosity, she brought people together across generations and backgrounds. Beyond the stage, her commitment to literacy, education, and helping others reflected a deeply held belief in the power of giving back.

Throughout her life, Dolly crossed paths with many of our nation’s First Ladies, including First Lady Rosalynn Carter and First Lady Barbara Bush, pictured here together. It is a wonderful reminder of three remarkable American women whose lives and legacies, each in their own way, were defined by service, compassion, and a desire to make life better for others.

Today, we remember Dolly not only for the songs she gave us, but for the joy she shared, the lives she touched, and the generosity that became such an important part of her legacy.

Her voice was unmistakable. Her heart was even bigger.

May her remarkable legacy continue to inspire generations.

08/24/2026

🤩 We're making learning FUN this weekend at National First Ladies!

Grab your kiddos and join us Friday and Saturday morning for a weekend full of engaging children's events that bring American history to life while building literacy skills.

📖 Storytime & More 👏
📆 Friday, August 28 | 11 am - 12 pm EDT
👉 Register at https://starklibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc40b7ad384e40edb580f5

✏️ First Ladies for Kids: Michelle Obama 🍎
📆 Saturday, August 29 | 11 - 11:30 am EDT
🧒 Recommended for ages 7-10
👉 Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-ladies-for-kids-michelle-obama-tickets-1985929236807?aff=fb

Both programs are FREE to attend, but registration is requested to help us plan. Children who attend First Ladies for Kids will be sent home with a complimentary workbook to continue learning from home.

08/24/2026

We're not ready for summer to be over ☀️😭

End summer with an evening of laughter, fun, and movement at our last Zumba session of the season. Bring your energy, enjoy the music, and help us send off our Summer in the Park series on a high note!

🗓️ Monday, August 24
🕕 6 - 6:45 pm EDT
📍 First Ladies National Park
👉 There's still time to reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zumba-in-the-park-tickets-1985928106426?aff=fb

✨ FREE to attend! Registration is requested to help us plan.

08/23/2026

🌟 Inspire your child's curiosity and confidence at First Ladies for Kids!

This age-appropriate introduction to First Lady Michelle Obama brings history to life through vivid storytelling and hands-on activities. Each child will receive a complimentary workbook to take home so they can continue learning until the next First Ladies for Kids program in September!

📆 Saturday, August 29
🕚 11 - 11:30 am EDT
📍 First Ladies Historic Site
🧒 Recommended for ages 7-10

🎟️ FREE to attend! Registration is requested to help us plan.
👉 Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-ladies-for-kids-michelle-obama-tickets-1985929236807?aff=fb

08/22/2026

We’re proud to announce our new partnership with Historic Hotels of America! We’re excited to work together to celebrate and preserve the stories, history, and legacy of these remarkable properties.

Historic Hotels of America is proud to announce a partnership with the National First Ladies.

Based in Canton, Ohio, the organization preserved, promoted, and educated the significant role and contributions of the nation's First Ladies for more than 30 years. We are honored to support the stories of these icons and trailblazers who have left an enduring impact on our nation.

As the official partner of the First Ladies National Historic Site, come explore a national park and see The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies Progress and Power.

Plan your visit today! Learn more about the National First Ladies Library & Museum on the Partners page of our website: https://www.historichotels.org/us/partners

National First Ladies' Library & Museum

08/21/2026

🥂 Experience presidential history—with a twist!

What did entertaining at the White House look (and taste!) like? Join us for a lively conversation with creator Bennett Rea as we explore historic punch recipes, presidential entertaining traditions, and modern mocktail adaptations.

Pour your favorite drink, settle in at home, and enjoy an evening of fascinating stories, laughter, and a few ideas you may want to serve next time at your own get-together.

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 7 - 8 pm EDT
📍 Join from the comfort of home via Zoom
🎟️ $9
🔗 Register to save your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cookin-with-congress-famous-punches-mocktails-of-the-white-house-tickets-1990801688441?aff=fb

08/20/2026

📖👏 Move, clap, dance, and READ at Storytime!

We're making literacy learning fun at Storytime with Stark Library. Join us for a morning of interactive and engaging activities and inspire your child's love of reading.

🗓️ Friday, August 28
🕙 11 am - 12 pm EDT
📍 First Ladies Historic Site
👉 Learn more and register at https://starklibrary.bibliocommons.com/.../69bc40b7ad384e...
✨ Free to attend! Registration requested to help us plan.

08/20/2026

📖 Have you finished reading A Founding Mother yet? ⏳

There are only 7️⃣ DAYS left to finish reading our August book club pick before authors Stephanie Dray, Author and Laura Kamoie join us to explore their bestselling novel "A Founding Mother"! We'll be discussing the extraordinary life of Abigail Adams whose intelligence, courage, and influence helped shape a young nation.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from the authors and take part in the live discussion!

📅 Wednesday, August 26
🕖 7 pm EDT
💻 Join from anywhere via Zoom
👉 Reserve your seat for free at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-ladies-on-the-page-book-club-a-founding-mother-tickets-1990174369112?aff=fb

✨ Free to attend! Registration is required to access the Zoom link.