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    What an amazing venue. Downtown Wytheville is so nice. From walking in to some amazing haunted surprises it was a great experience

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    Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum

    Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum

    4.7(6 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    It was a quick, pleasant experience while my fiance and I were passing through the town. Filled…read morewith rich history. It was fun learning about Edith's life growing up. The worker was quite nice as well and answered any questions we had.

    Not yet open for tours (they are now but not then) when I stopped by so I was only able to view the…read moreoutside and read the historical marker. Mrs. Wilson (nee Bolling) was born here in Wytheville Virginia. In 1915, she married Woodrow Wilson. She served as First Lady of the United States until 1921. As FLOTUS, she played an outsized role after the President's stroke in 1919. She determined which communications and matters of state were important enough to bring to the attention of the bedridden President. When we look back at what she did and how well she did it, some consider her the first female President. The marker reads, "Edith Bolling Wilson was born here on 15 Oct. 1872, where she lived with her parents Judge William H. and Sallie White Bolling and ten siblings. Edith Bolling married Norman Galt in 1896 and after his death in 1908 she operated his Washington, D.C., jewelry store. She married President Woodrow Wilson on 18 Dec. 1915 and actively supported him and his policies. Following President Wilson's debilitating stroke in Oct. 1919, she managed his affairs during his convalescence and promoted Wilson's legacy after his death in 1924. Edith Wilson died on 28 Dec. 1961 and is interred with President Wilson at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C." [Review 14978 overall, 480 of 2021, number 1278 in Virginia.]

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    Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum - A young Edith Bolling Wilson at her birthplace

    A young Edith Bolling Wilson at her birthplace

    Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum
    Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum

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    Wythe County Genealogical and Historical Association - Lots of books, old maps, photos & letters from back in the day

    Wythe County Genealogical and Historical Association

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Great people!!! Super cordial and helpful!!! This facility…read moreis top notch for anyone working on their genealogy. Very organized files and very knowledgeable folks to help anyone who goes there

    Take a step back in time and discover your roots ! For…read morelovers of history and anyone interested in their ancestry, the newly expanded Wythe County Genealogic and Historical Association research center stands ready to assist with a library of over 1500 books, with records, letters and documents dating back to the 18th century. Nestled in the scenic mountains of southwest Virginia just off Interstate 81, the little town of Wytheville is a treasure trove of history of early America. Founded in the 1790's, Wytheville was a popular town for colonial tourists wanting to escape the summer heat of the deep South, the altitude providing cooler pleasant summers. There are plenty of winding mountain roads for scenic drives and panoramic views. Wytheville Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places, as are many of the beautiful old buildings and churches in town. Edith Bolling Wilson, Woodrow Wilson's first lady was born in Wytheville. Stephen Austin, the "father of Texas" was born in Wythe County. A team of volunteers at the research center/library/museum is eager to help you. The managers say their only "problem" is that everyone who volunteers there loves the place and they are often found standing on the doorstep when it opens, whether or not it's their day to work. Biographies, research on the Civil and Revolutionary Wars, maps, old photographs and information on First Families of Virginia are all part of their library. Selected literature can be purchased online at their website for those who need in-depth detail, including wills, birth, death and marriage records. There is even a family recipe book. Local historians and genealogy enthusiasts have seized the opportunity to preserve the history of the early days and to share it with all visitors, some of whom have traveled thousands of miles to make their inquiries. 800 visitors and counting this year alone ! Nonprofit, no admission charge, open weekdays. Visited June 2015

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    Wythe County Genealogical and Historical Association - Just off Main St--  within walking distance to yummy & historical lunch places

    Just off Main St-- within walking distance to yummy & historical lunch places

    Wythe County Genealogical and Historical Association - Blue Ridge Mountains of  Virginia-  fall 2015

    Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia- fall 2015

    Wythe County Genealogical and Historical Association - I found my ancestors!   Really!

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