The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation

The Bolling Home, located at 145 East Main Street, Wytheville, Virginia, is the birthplace of one of the most influential, controversial, and politically significant women of the twentieth century, First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson. She was the second wife of the 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. The Bolling Building in the 1800's

Edith Bolling Wilson has been referred to as "The Secret President" and "The First Woman President" because she was seen as assuming many governmental duties after President Wilson suffered a stroke in 1919. It is important to preserve her birthplace and heritage for future generations. Please visit the "Help Restore The Bolling Home" page by clicking on the link in the upper right corner to learn how you can help.

Photos courtesy of Woodrow Wilson House, a National Trust Property, Washington D.C.

Help Support the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum

Help us pick a Museum T-shirt Design!

In our growth process as a museum, we have decided it is high time to gain some visibility in the t-shirt realm. Thanks to the Intro to Graphic Design classes at Radford University, we have several interesting and fabulous designs on which we can base our first t-shirt.

To fund the printing of the t-shirt, voting is done through donations when you choose your favorite design. There are two ways to participate. You may visit the Museum between December 12 and January 15 to see the actual designs or you may vote online. To see and vote for your favorite design, click here.

Just in time for the holidays – The E.B.W.B. Note Cards

Featuring eight cards, each with a different wallpaper detail from remnants that still linger on the birthplace walls. Click here to purchase your set of commemorative notecards!

Join The Friends of The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace

Show your support by actively joining our Friends Program. We offer several different opportunities, as well as sponsorships for businesses and organization. Click here to learn more.

Past Events

October 15, 2009

October 15, 2008

The 2009 Edith Bolling Wilson Birthday Celebration

The Museum celebrated this day with the unveiling of The Del Rubio Triplets Collection. This new collection features heirlooms that relate to Edith Bolling Wilson and her relationship with her brother Rolfe Emerson Bolling's family. Wythe County Board of Supervisors' Chariman Bucky Sharitz and Wytheville Mayor Trent Crewe each presented proclmations declaring the day to be Edith BollingWilson Day. Mrs. Wilson was also portrayed by her cousin Lilchy Huffman. The evening's guest speaker was Ken Farmer of Ken Farmer Auctions and Appraisals, who spoke about antiques of Wythe County and featured pieces in the Museum's collection.

The 2008 Edith Bolling Wilson Birthday Celebration

Congressman Rick Boucher and Mr. Jarod Kearney of The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library were main speakers at the Grand Opening of The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation Museum Center. The Museum exhibits Edith Bolling Wilson family artifacts including furniture, books, letters, paintings, and photographs. The museum is located at 145 East Main Street in Wytheville, VA, in the building where Edith Bolling was born on October 15, 1872.

October 2007

An Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Exhibit presented by The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation in conjuction with The Town of Wytheville, The Deptartment of Museums, and The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library. October 18 - November 1, 2007

Students viewing Edith Bolling Wilson artifacts

October 13, 2006

Dedication of The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Virginia Historical Highway Marker, Wytheville, Virginia

October 15, 2005

The Memorial Monument Dedication Ceremony in Recognition of Edith Bolling Wilson, East End Cemetery, Wytheville, Virginia

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