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Bolling Building Block Party

2/16/2018

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The museum welcomed over 90 visitors on Saturday, February 10th for the Bolling Building Block Party. The day featured special deals and activities at each of the four Main Street businesses: Skeeter's World Famous Hot Dogs, Rockstar Gems, P.R. Sturgill Fine Jewelry, and the museum.

The Bolling Building is a Wytheville landmark. It was originally constructed in the 1840s, and remains the only Antebellum commercial building downtown. In the building’s 170 year history, it has always housed commercial storefronts on the lower level, including a bank, general store, and barber shop. The second story, mostly used as a residence, was the birthplace home of First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson. The Bolling Family occupied the building from 1866-1899. 

At this special event, visitors were able to learn about the history of the building through free tours of the Birthplace Home offered by the museum. Additionally, reenactors from the museum’s living history program were on hand to tell more about Mrs. Wilson’s journey from Wytheville to the White House, and her role as First Lady during World War I. To honor Mrs. Wilson’s legacy as the first honorary President of Girl Scouts, a local Girl Scout troop sold cookies. 

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Bolling Building Block Party!!!
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Temporary Hours due to COVID-19: 
In April 2021, we will be open for walk-in tours Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-2pm. If you need a tour outside of those hours, please email or call ahead.
Email:  info@edithbollingwilson.org
Call: (276) 223-3484
Location
145 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382
The museum is located downtown across from the Bolling Wilson Hotel.
Admission
Entry to the museum is by donation. Guided tours of the Birthplace and Bolling Family Home are $5 for adults and $3 for children.

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276-223-3484
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​145 E. Main St. 
Wytheville, VA 24382
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    • About
    • 2020 Newsletter
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  • Visit
    • Group Tours
    • For Students
    • For Teachers
    • Girl Scouts >
      • Online Patch
    • Boy Scouts
    • While in Wytheville
  • Support
    • How You Can Help
    • Honorarium and Memorial Bricks
    • Wish List
  • Learn
    • Edith Bolling Wilson
    • The Bolling Family
    • The Birthplace Site
    • Genealogy
    • Girl Scout Honors
    • Automobile Permit
  • Exhibitions
    • Current Exhibitions
    • Girl Scouting During the Great War
    • Collection Highlights
    • Piano
  • Events & Programs
    • Virtual Programs
    • Grab & Go Sheep Kits
    • First Lady's Tea
    • How the Sheep Helped Win the War
    • First Ladies Patch
    • Woodrow & Edith on the Road
  • Shop