This Incredible Library Near Cleveland Is So Worth The Road Trip
By Nikki Rhoades|Published June 25, 2018
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Cleveland is home to some incredible attractions, but the reality is that the entirety of Northeast Ohio hides truly incredible secret sites. There is so much to see around the region that one could spend an entire lifetime here and still discover something new to see every single day. However, of the discoveries you make and the places you choose to explore, one site stands out from the rest as a true gem that you simply must see. Get ready for a road trip, because this site has beauty, history, and charm galore, and it’s not too far from home.
Welcome to the National First Ladies' Library & Historic Site, a gem of a destination hidden in Northeast Ohio.
This cozy space was once the family home of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley, and she and her husband President William McKinley once resided in the charming home.
This space, along with the nearby Education and Research Center, comprise the library, which is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the contributions of our First Ladies.
These slippers were handmade by Ida McKinley for her friend Mrs. George Gittens in New Jersey. The Gittens' descendants donated the slippers in memory of their great-grandparents, but in doing so they captured a snapshot of daily life for one former first lady.
This gorgeous site is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it is also open Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. in June, July, and August.
Northeast Ohio hides so much splendor that it is almost unbelievable. Of all the places to explore, however, this one incredible historic site must top your bucket list.