Subject: First Lady Melania Trump Travels to Ashe County, Nc to Promote Communi...
Date: 2026-09-11 14:46:59
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Office of the First Lady
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2026
First Lady Melania Trump Travels to Ashe County, North Carolina to Promote Community Resiliency and Education TechnologyFirst Lady Melania Trump will travel to Ashe County, North Carolina nearly two years after Hurricane Helene to promote community resiliency and education technology in American schools as part of her focus on preparing children and youth for success in the digital era. Mrs. Trump will deliver remarks to elementary school students and visit classrooms to view how they are immersing technology in education. The visit to a local school will mark the return of the First Lady to western North Carolina since she and President Donald J. Trump toured damage of Hurricane Helene in January 2025.
WHAT:
First Lady Melania Trump to visit Ashe County, North Carolina to promote community resiliency and education technology in American schools
WHO:
Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States
Elementary School Students, Teachers, and Staff
WHEN:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET
WHERE:
Ashe County, North Carolina
MEDIA CREDENTIALS:
Press credentials are required to cover this event. Credentials may be requested through the Office of the First Lady here . All requestors must be able to ensure their own travel to the event site.
Deadline to request credentials: Monday, September 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
