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
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CollectionsCheck out the special objects held in the museum's collections.
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First Lady's Patch Girl Scout ProgramA patch program celebrating the first honorary Girl Scout President
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Girl Scouts & WWIWhat were Girl Scouts doing 100 years ago to get badges?
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The Allied Dinners
Edith's 1904 Driver's License |
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Conserving Edith's Original Automobile Operator's PermitEdith Bolling Wilson's original 1904 Automobile Operator's Permit was named one of Virginia's Top 10 Endangered Artifacts. A video tells about its conservation and connection to... more
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