Anita McBride to Headline National First Ladies Library & Museum Fundraising Gala

Event marks 25th year since the First Ladies National Historic Site was designated.

Aug 12, 2025

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Anita B. McBride, former assistant to President George W. Bush and chief of staff to former First Lady Laura Bush, speaks onstage during the 2019 Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. (Photo by Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit)

For decades the Canton, Ohio-based National First Ladies Library & Museum has been dedicated to telling the stories of America’s first ladies. In honor of its milestone 25th anniversary since being named a historic site, the organization has announced Anita McBride, former chief of staff for former First Lady Laura Bush, will headline its premier fundraising event, “Women of the White House Gala.”

The event will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2025, at the historic Onesto Event Center in Canton and will include a Kennedy-era inspired dinner, a discussion with McBride, live entertainment, photo opportunities and the Jewelry Box Raffle. Guests will also have the opportunity to view an exact replica of Jacqueline Kennedy’s iconic wedding …

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