Thomas Wolfe Memorial (NC Historic Site)
Thomas Wolfe wrote fiction and used the setting of his mother's boardinghouse in Asheville, NC in his autobiographical novel Look Homeward, Angel. The house is now the location of The Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Read a biography of Wolfe on this website and learn about visiting the memorial.
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One of Asheville, North Carolina’s most famous citizens, Thomas Wolfe spent his most formative years in this house that has become "one of literature’s most famous landmarks." His mother ran a boardinghouse and Thomas Wolfe’s experiences growing up there are evident in many of his works.
Although the house underwent fire damage in 1998, it is now open to the public with staff members available to give tours. All K-12 students are welcome and programs can accommodate elementary school classes learning North Carolina history, as well as high school American history classes. In addition to covering Thomas Wolfe and his writing, staff members can also teach about subject ranging from life in early 20th century urban NC to childhood topics (toys, chores, etc.) and primary school oriented writing exercises.
The Thomas Wolfe Memorial is open April 1 through October 31,Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m. November 1 through March 31 on Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00-4:00 p.m. It is closed Mondays. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. For more information or to arrange a tour, call (828) 253-8304 or send an e-mail to wolfe@ncmail.net.
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