Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids

June 18, 2026 6:00 PM –8:00 PM

Overview

Explore Cattleya orchids named for America’s First Ladies with Arthur E. Chadwick, complete with a wine and light bites reception.

Join us for a captivating Third Thursday program exploring Cattleya orchids named for America’s First Ladies. Arthur E. Chadwick highlights 19 consecutive First Ladies, from Edith Bolling Wilson through today, celebrated with orchid hybrids, offering a unique perspective on history, horticulture, and legacy.

This interactive evening includes:

  • Presentation on a century of First Ladies’ orchids
  • Live show-and-tell of plants
  • Q&A
  • Wine and light bites reception
Mapped location of Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids
Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids
Downtown Canton National First Ladies Library & Museum 205 Market Avenue South Canton , Ohio 44702
(330) 452-0876
Admission: $25
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