The museum’s book “How the Sheep Helped Win the War” is an entertaining account of how President and Mrs. Wilson placed sheep on the lawn of the White House during World War I. The narrative is based on a true account of how Edith Bolling Wilson’s frugal upbringing in the years after the Civil War set an example of conservation for the entire country. The Wilsons received much criticism about their new “pets” grazing on the lawn. However, the First family raised nearly $100,000 for the American Red Cross by selling the sheeps’ wool.
The book is a wonderful example to introduce young people to Edith Bolling Wilson, World War I, and how simple acts can change history. Many of our school programs are designed to address the story correlating with Virginia SOLs and project-based learning.
The authors, Joyce Covey and Farron Smith, are available for book signings. Contact the museum for more information at 276-223-3484 or email info@edithbollingwilson.org.
Find out more about integrating the book into school programs.
The book is a wonderful example to introduce young people to Edith Bolling Wilson, World War I, and how simple acts can change history. Many of our school programs are designed to address the story correlating with Virginia SOLs and project-based learning.
The authors, Joyce Covey and Farron Smith, are available for book signings. Contact the museum for more information at 276-223-3484 or email info@edithbollingwilson.org.
Find out more about integrating the book into school programs.
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Museum Hours
Tuesdays – Fridays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Closed on all major holidays. |
Location
145 E. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382 The museum is located downtown across from the Bolling Wilson Hotel. |
Admission
Free entry to the museum, $5 for a tour of the Bolling Family Home, available during museum hours. |
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