The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation

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The Bolling Home, located at 145 East Main Street, Wytheville, Virginia, is the birthplace of one of the most influential, controversial, and politically significant women of the twentieth century, Edith Bolling Wilson. She was the second wife of the 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. The Bolling Building in the 1800's

Edith Bolling Wilson has been referred to as "The Secret President" and "The First Woman President" because she was seen as assuming many governmental duties after President Wilson suffered a stroke in 1919. It is important to preserve her birthplace and heritage for future generations. Please visit the "Help Restore The Bolling Home" page by clicking on the link in the upper right corner to learn how you can help.

Photos courtesy of Woodrow Wilson House, a National Trust Property, Washington D.C.

Past Events

October 15, 2008

Congressman Rick Boucher and Mr. Jarod Kearney of The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library were main speakers at the Grand Opening of The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation Museum Center. The Museum exhibits Edith Bolling Wilson family artifacts including furniture, books, letters, paintings, and photographs. The museum is located at 145 East Main Street in Wytheville, VA, in the building where Edith Bolling was born on October 15, 1872.

October 2007

An Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Exhibit presented by The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation in conjuction with The Town of Wytheville, The Deptartment of Museums, and The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library. October 18 - November 1, 2007

Students viewing Edith Bolling Wilson artifacts

October 13, 2006

Dedication of The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Virginia Historical Highway Marker, Wytheville, Virginia

October 15, 2005

The Memorial Monument Dedication Ceremony in Recognition of Edith Bolling Wilson, East End Cemetery, Wytheville, Virginia