What to Expect!

PLAN YOUR VISIT
 
The Museum is located on Main Street in the heart of Downtown Wytheville, Virginia at the intersection of Interstates 81 and 77. There is no charge to visit the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum and Bolling Home, but donations are appreciated. And don’t forget to visit the Gift Nook!  
 
Individual tours are available Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00 and group tours may be arranged for bus tours, school groups, and Girl Scout of America programs.

Two parts of the tour to this historic site:
 
  • Tour of the Museum showcasing Bolling and Wilson furniture, letters, memorabilia, photos, and special exhibits.                
 
  • Visit the birthplace and childhood home of First Lady Mrs. Wilson located on the second floor of the Bolling Building. This is the oldest commercial building in the Town of Wytheville. While the Bolling Home has not been restored, many of the original features of the home where the Bollings lived from 1866 – 1899 are original including wallpaper, fireplaces, mantels, and flooring. In many ways, it looks as if the Bollings just walked out the door!

  • Special Programming: Our Living History Program is one the Museum's most sought after and highly requested of all our programming.  Betsy Ely, who portrays First Lady Mrs. Wilson has years of theater experience, and she truly embodies the spirit of Edith Bolling Wilson.  If you would like the first lady to speak to your group, email [email protected] or call 276-223-3484.
 
For other attractions in the area, visit While in Wytheville

Accessibility
 
The Museum wants everyone to enjoy and experience the museum to their greatest ability.  The main-floor Museum is wheelchair accessible and provides hearing and visual accommodations to better assist all visitors.  However, the upstairs Bolling Home is not yet wheelchair accessible and requires climbing a steep flight of steps. To better accommodate any visitors who cannot climb stairs, a Virtual Tour of the upstairs Bolling Home will be available by the Spring of 2025.