Memberships and Donations

Please consider becoming a part of history by helping to underwrite the collection of historic data about U.S. First Ladies and the creation and operation of America's only First Ladies' Library.  

Printable membership form

Online membership registration

Categories of memberships are as follows:

  • INDIVIDUAL MEMBER ($50)      
    (100% tax-deductible)
    ·       FREE unlimited admission to the Saxton McKinley House and the Education & Research Center for one year
    ·       10% gift shop discount
    ·       Member discount on program reservations
    ·       Newsletter subscription
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  • FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ($75)      
    (100% tax-deductible)
    ·       All Individual Membership benefits
    ·       Unlimited admission for two adults and children 18 and under
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  • INAUGURAL CIRCLE ($100)    
    ($86.00 tax deductible)
    ·       All Individual Membership benefits
    ·       Two complimentary guest passes
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  • IDA SAXTON MCKINLEY CIRCLE ($250)      
    ($222.00 tax-deductible)
    ·       All Individual Membership benefits
    ·       Four complimentary guest passes
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  • EXECUTIVE CIRCLE ($500)      
    ($458.00 tax-deductible)
    ·       All Individual Membership benefits
    ·       Invitations to book signings and symposiums
    ·       Six complimentary guest passes
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  • FIRST LADIES INNER CIRCLE ($1,000)    
    ($944.00 tax-deductible)
    ·       All individual Membership benefits
    ·       Invitations to special events held locally
    ·       Eight complimentary guest passes
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  • HERITAGE CIRCLE ($5,000 +)    
    ($4,930.00 tax-deductible)
    ·       All Individual Membership benefits
    ·       FREE unlimited visits to the Saxton McKinley House and the Education & Research Center for all members of immediate family
    ·       Invitations to national events
    ·       PRIVATE tours (upon request)
    ·       Ten complimentary guest passes
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In addition to the membership donations, the National First Ladies' Library accepts and greatly appreciates donations in any amounts. Make checks payable to the National First Ladies' Library and mail to the Saxton McKinley House, 205 Market Avenue South, Canton, Ohio 44702.

Artifact Donations : The National First Ladies Library is seeking donations of artifacts pertaining to any of the First Ladies. Of particular interest are out-of-print books -- please refer to the bibliography sections of each First Lady to determine which books we currently need. If you have artifacts you are interested in donating, please contact Michelle Gullion at (330) 452-0876 x.323. Artifact donations are subject to approval by the Acquisitions Committee of the National First Ladies' Library.

The National First Ladies' Library is a charitable, nonprofit organization under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as described in Section 501(c )(3). The National First Ladies' Library's assets and income will be used exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and for the establishment and operation of the National First Ladies' Library. A written receipt will be sent from the National First Ladies' Library.