# Event Details - **Event Name**: Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Explore Cattleya orchids named for America’s First Ladies with Arthur E. Chadwick, complete with a wine and light bites reception.About this EventJoin 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’ orchidsLive show-and-tell of plantsQ&A and book signingWine and light bites receptionAbout Arthur E. Chadwick: Arthur holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State and an MBA from James Madison University. He co-founded Chadwick & Son Orchids Inc in 1989, continuing a family tradition dating back to 1943. Chadwick has authored The Classic Cattleyas and First Ladies and their Orchids: A Century of Namesake Cattleyas, and has been featured on Martha Stewart, in Southern Living, Smithsonian Magazine, The New York Times, and more. He has exhibited internationally, including the Chelsea Flower Show, and spoken at multiple World Orchid Conferences. Chadwick & Son Orchids operates 13 greenhouses, two retail stores, and boards over 13,000 orchids nationwide.Event Details: 📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 ⏰ Doors open at 6:00 PM | Program begins at 6:30 PM 📍 National First Ladies Library & Museum, 205 Market Ave. South, Canton, OH 44702 🎟️ $25.00 (Includes wine & light bites reception)🎟️ Reserve your spot for this unique blend of history, horticulture, and First Ladies!NOTE: Doors open at 6:00 pm; program begins at 6:30 pm. Free parking is available – learn more at .  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canton/third-thursday-first-ladies-and-their-orchids/100001981373319937 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Canton - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: First Ladies National Historic Site - Home of National First Ladies Library - **lat**: 40.7975819 - **long**: -81.3753541 - **full address**: First Ladies National Historic Site - Home of National First Ladies Library, 205 Market Avenue South, Canton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bacd996b06e94c9808cbc86dbc2533edea6c1859850d9c0b0d00f15f8980c362-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1769227420 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids being held? - **A:** Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at First Ladies National Historic Site - Home of National First Ladies Library, 205 Market Avenue South, Canton, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids? - **A:** Tickets for Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids are priced at USD 29 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids? - **A:** Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids is organized by First Ladies National Historic Site | National First Ladies' Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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