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Visitor tip
Book a pre-arranged tour at least one week in advance by calling (276) 223-3484 or emailing [email protected]. Multiple reviews highlight the knowledgeable and friendly docents as a key highlight, and guided tours provide personalized insights into Edith Bolling Wilson's fascinating history.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the opening video and genealogy displays showing Edith's direct descendance from Pocahontas. Reviewers specifically praised the well-done introductory video and the unique historical context provided by knowledgeable guides.
Visitor tip
Bring children to explore the Children's Activity Center and consider participating in Girl Scout programs or the FLARE Program. The museum is designed for all ages and offers educational programs beyond standard exhibits.
About Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum
Former 1st lady's historic family home. Modest family home of a former 1st lady, with historic period furnishings & memorabilia.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic House Museum / First Lady Birthplace
- Location
- Historic Downtown Wytheville, Virginia
- Admission
- Free (donations appreciated)
- Hours
- Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
What visitors say
Nice museum honoring a VERY interesting woman. We read a book about her life, and had to come see this Museum. They had several artifacts downstairs. However, they were renovating the upstairs so we couldn't see upstairs. They plan to…
Great local museum about the life of Edith Bolling Wilson, whose second husband was Woodrow Wilson. The very enthusiastic and knowledgeable docent put on a short introductory video for us and then showed us some of the collection of…
A tiny museum with a few (but not a lot of) interesting things to look at. Was there by myself and felt very uncomfortable due to an odd guy who was the staff person there, hovering around quite closely nearby, walking back and forth,…
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Did You Know?
- Edith Bolling Wilson had a direct descendance from Pocahontas, as documented in the museum's genealogy displays
- The museum offers free admission with donations appreciated, making it an accessible educational resource for all age groups
- The upstairs of the historic home where Edith grew up is undergoing renovations expected to be completed by Spring 2026, with plans to expand exhibits
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