Mission
To honor the Appalachian history, leadership, and legacy of First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson through the preservation and interpretation of her life and birthplace 
Vision
To inspire others by sharing the story of First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson and her contributions to our country and to the world 

Help Our Mission

The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum is a space where visitors come to learn about the life and legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson, and to understand her significance in a broader historical context. To guarantee that we are able to provide the highest quality programming and materials, we appreciate your support and assistance.
 
Your contribution will help us in a variety of ways:
  • The creation of new educational programs and materials:  With your assistance, the museum will be able to dedicate time to the development of educational programs that will add a deeper understanding of Mrs. Wilson’s legacy and her place in the 19th and 20th centuries. This includes expanding upon the broader historical themes affecting the United States and the world in during this period. These programs consist of the development of scholarly materials, curricula, and other items for educators locally and beyond. 

  • Accessibility:  Your contribution supports our ability to facilitate accessibility to all visitors on-site and virtually.  This includes, for example, innovative new technologies such as our “Scan to Listen” program and Virtual Tours. 

  • Research:  We continue to manage and develop our archives in order to make our materials more widely available to the community at large.  Your contribution will allow the museum to continue the digitization and preservation of documents, photographs, and other irreplaceable items connected with the history of the First Lady and the Bolling, Wilson, and Galt families. 
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Thank you for supporting our museum. Click here to learn more about how you can become a member of our institution.

Wytheville Walk of Fame

Support the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum through our Wytheville Walk of Fame. Customize your own engraved brick, to be placed at the museum's front door. Honorarium bricks make a great gift!  Click below to learn more.

Other Opportunities

Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of our museum. There are many different ways you can volunteer from stuffing envelopes, working with events, acting as a greeter at the museum — and so much more! 
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Intern
We work with several colleges and universities to provide internship and community-service opportunities for students. While most of our opportunities are unpaid, we are able to customize tasks to meet class requirements and a student’s interest.

Contact us today at (276) 223-3484 to learn more about volunteering and internships at the museum. 

Other Ways to Help
​Learn more about non-monetary ways you can support your museum.  
The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. In accordance with Code requirements, please be advised that the tax-deductible amount of your contribution is limited to the amount of the gift less the value of any goods or services the Foundation provided in return. Gift deductibility should be determined with the assistance of a financial advisor of your choice. The organization operates as a Public Charity.