You’ll soak up the legendary writer Thomas Wolfe’s inspiration at his Asheville childhood home. The Thomas Wolfe Memorial is an old boarding house, and the setting for his novel Look Homeward, Angel. Literature buff or not, you’ll want to stop here for its historical charm and stunning architecture.
Wolfe’s autobiographical novel was based on his childhood experiences and relationships with the boarders. Today the boardinghouse is preserved with original furnishings to keep the feel that Wolfe portrayed in his writing.
You’ll soak up the essence of Wolfe’s life and creative force as you walk through the 29 bedrooms during the captivating tour of the Victorian boarding house. Wolfe’s work has been praised by the public and has never gone out of print since its first publication in 1929.
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Things to know:
Region: North Carolina Heartland
Getting there: From Interstate 240 East, take the Merrimon Avenue Exit (5A). Go straight through the stoplight onto Market Street. Go one-half block; the visitor center is on the left. From Interstate 240 West, take the Merrimon Avenue Exit (5A). Turn left onto Merrimon Avenue. At the stoplight turn left onto Woodfin Street. Go one block and turn right onto Market Street
Related Onsite Offerings: An exhibit hall and audiovisual program depicting Wolfe’s life and literature are located in the visitor center.
Dates and Prices: The Thomas Wolfe Memorial is open from April 1 through October 31, Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.; November 1 through March 31 it is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Prices are $1 for adults and $.50 fro children and students.
Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
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