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First Ladies National Historic SiteFront of Ida Saxton Home at First Ladies National Historic Site.
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First Ladies National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

Both the Saxton House and Education and Research Center are open by guided tour only.

Tour Hours

Monday: No tours available. Research library is open by appointment only.

Tuesday - Saturday: Tours begin at 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30.

Summer Hours (June 1 - August 31): In addition to regularly schedule hours, First Ladies National Historic Site is open on Sundays for the summer. Tours are scheduled for 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30.

All visitors should arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled tour.

Portrait of Letitia Tyler.  

Did You Know?
John Tyler became President following the death of President Harrison, putting Letitia Christian Tyler unexpectedly in the role of First Lady. Confined to a wheelchair and with seven children, she tended more to family matters than administrative until her death two years into her husband's term.

Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 17:40 EST