Third Thursday: The Art of the First Lady

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

First Ladies National Historic Site - Home of National First Ladies Library & Museum | Canton, OH

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Explore the artistic traditions of America’s First Ladies with textile historian Denise Layman followed by a wine and light bites reception.
About this Event

Explore the creative legacies of America’s First Ladies through the art of needlework, craftsmanship, and design. This Third Thursday program highlights the artistic talents and personal expression woven into historic textiles created by First Ladies: offering a deeper understanding of how art reflected identity, history, and leadership.

Featured speaker Denise Layman is a researcher, educator, and author specializing in historic needlework, particularly pieces made by U.S. First Ladies. A former docent at the National First Ladies Library & Museum and a volunteer holiday decorator at the White House, Denise combines archival research and reverse engineering to recreate historic textile works.

Her lifelong passion for historical textiles began during the U.S. Bicentennial and has evolved into a body of research and creative practice. Denise has personally created several pieces, including replicas, and is currently developing a forthcoming publication on First Ladies’ needlework with her mother, Johanna Titus. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Messiah University and creates immersive learning experiences for audiences of all ages.

Guests will also enjoy a wine and light bites reception, making this an engaging and social evening of history and art.

Event Details:

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026

⏰ Doors open at 6:00 PM | Program begins at 6:30 PM

📍 National First Ladies Library & Museum, 205 Market Ave. South, Canton, OH 44702

🎟️ $25.00 (Includes wine & light bites reception)

🎟️ Reserve your spot for this unique Third Thursday experience.


NOTE: Doors open at 6:00 pm; program begins at 6:30 pm. Free parking is available – learn more at

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First Ladies National Historic Site - Home of National First Ladies Library & Museum, 205 Market Avenue South, Canton, United States

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