First Ladies for Kids – Celebrate Ida McKinley!

FREE EVENT! Bring your young historian to First Ladies Park this June! First Ladies for Kids is a free, monthly program for children ages 7–10. This month, we’re celebrating Ida McKinley, a Canton native who became one of the most beloved First Ladies of her era — right here in our own backyard.

Each session includes:

● A lively, age-appropriate introduction to the featured First Lady

● Hands-on activities that bring history to life through creativity and play

● A complimentary take-home workbook with interactive exercises in art, reading, spelling, and math

● Exploration of the historic Saxton-McKinley House with a National Park Service Ranger

💲 Cost: Free – no registration required

✨ All children are welcome – come explore, create, and be inspired!

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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