Discover Edith Bolling Wilson’s birthplace, family home and presidential historic site in downtown Wytheville, Virginia.As one of only eight historic sites across the country dedicated to the interpretation of a First Lady, this museum tells the story of the overlooked, yet vitally important role Edith Bolling Wilson played in the White House at a pivotal moment during World War I.
Visit the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum and tour the historic Bolling Family Home to discover how Edith Bolling Wilson's early life in the town of Wytheville, Virginia, prepared her for life as First Lady and learn how her stewardship of governmental duties earned her such labels as “The Secret President” and “The First Woman President.” |
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WWI ExhibitionsOn view until February 28, 2019
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS 
CollectionsNew Acquisition! Edith Bolling Wilson's 1904 driver's license
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Edith's OrchidA new hybrid Cattleya orchid named after the First Lady! LEARN MORE
Girl Scouts & WWIWhat were Girl Scouts doing 100 years ago to get badges?
GIRL SCOUTS DURING 'THE GREAT WAR' |
Mother's Day TeaFeaturing Susan Allen as guest speaker. INFO & TICKETS
Edith’s Story
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NEWS |
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EBW Birthplace Museum Ranked Second Best in RegionThe Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum has been awarded Second Place in the 'Best Museum' category by Blue Ridge Country magazine. The magazine released their annual reader poll in their current 30th Anniversary “Best of the Mountains” issue... more
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