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Upcoming Event: The Allied Dinner Series

6/15/2018

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To honor the centennial of World War I, the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum will host a series of unique dining experiences throughout the summer and fall. The “Allied Dinner Series” features specialty-prepared cuisine and a brief presentation on an allied nation during World War I. The first of the dinner series will be Russia on July 14th followed by the United Kingdom on August 4th, France on September 22nd, and Italy on October 27th. The events will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bolling Wilson Hotel in Downtown Wytheville. To purchase tickets, visit the events' webpage.

Born and raised in Wytheville, Virginia, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson served as First Lady to President Woodrow Wilson from 1915-1921. During her role as First Lady, Mrs. Wilson made multiple contributions to the war effort by rationing goods, volunteering, and placing a flock of sheep on the White House lawn in an effort to alleviate groundskeepers for war-time duties. The wool, named “White House Wool”, was auctioned and raised nearly $100,000 for the American Red Cross war effort. Mrs. Wilson frequently travelled abroad with her husband, President Wilson, as he lobbied for world peace. She attended the Paris Peace Conferences with Wilson and other leaders of the Allied Nations.

The Allied Dinner Series is funded in part by a grant from the Virginia World War I and World War II Tourism Marketing Program. Additional promotional support is provided by The Virginia World War I and World War II Commemoration Commission, Downtown Wytheville, The Bolling Wilson Hotel, Graze on Main, and the Wytheville Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum is located at 145 E. Main Street, Wytheville, VA 24382, and is open to the public Tuesday - Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-2. It currently has two exhibitions on display on the Great War.
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If you would like to schedule a pre-arranged tour, please email or call at least one week prior to your date to visit.

Email:  info@edithbollingwilson.org
Call: (276) 223-3484
Location
145 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382
The museum is located in the heart of historic downtown Wytheville.
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There is no admission fee for individuals to visit the museum or tour the birthplace home; however, donations are greatly appreciated! 
Groups of 10 or more, please call ahead for information and arrangements.

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276-223-3484
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Wytheville, VA 24382
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  • Welcome
    • About
    • 2020 Newsletter
    • News
  • Visit
    • Group Tours
    • For Students
    • 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
    • How the Sheep Helped Win the War
    • First Ladies Patch
    • Woodrow & Edith on the Road
    • Edith's Birthday Celebration
  • Bookshop
  • Honorarium and Memorial Bricks
  • Executive Director Application