Third Thursday: Pride, Pageantry & the People’s Fair
August 20, 2026 6:30 PM –8:00 PM
Overview
Experience an after-hours tour of the historic Saxton-McKinley House exploring the assassination of President William McKinley
Join us for a special after-hours evening inside the historic Saxton-McKinley House, including a wine and cheese reception.
This month’s Third Thursday program explores the events surrounding the assassination of President William McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition assassination of William McKinley in 1901 and the impact of that national tragedy.
Guests will also learn about First Lady Ida McKinley and the strength, grace, and quiet diplomatic influence she demonstrated during one of the most difficult moments in American history.
Experience a unique after-hours tour that connects Canton’s local history to a defining event in the nation’s story.
Related Partners
National First Ladies Library & Museum
205 Market Ave. S Canton, Ohio 44702 (330) 452-0876 Website