We are celebrating Thomas Wolfe’s Birthday in October “He was...the tiny acorn from which the mighty oak must grow." Free historic house tours for NC residents, used book sale, children’s crafts, cake and Thomas Wolfe apple crisp ice cream from The Hop Ice Cream Café.  

Discussion about teaching Thomas Wolfe and reviving his literary reputation through the powerful story of the death of Ben Gant. Western Regional Archives, 176 Riceville Rd., Asheville (Free) Also, featuring selections from the film co-produced by Steve Agnew and Tom Rash in association with Rock Creek Productions “A Prayer for Coherence: Thomas Wolfe’s Look Homeward, […]

The Thomas Wolfe Memorial in partnership with the Western North Carolina Historical Association presents the 62nd annual presentation of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award honoring 2017 winner, Julia Franks for her debut novel Over the Plain Houses! 2017 Finalists for they award are: Wilma Dykeman, Family of Earth, Daniel Pierce, Hazel Creek, Stephanie Powell […]

Have a great holiday. See you Saturday.

Due to the winter travel advisory we will be closed at noon today.

Due to winter travel hazzard.

Thomas Wolfe Memorial friends and volunteers will host an open house of tours, craft activities for children, and an exhibition of angel wreaths on the doors and angel figurines throughout the historic home. Wreaths made by individual crafters, florists, nurseries, and garden clubs will be auctioned after the open house to support future programs at […]

Closed Tuesday Dec 26 and Wednesday Dec 27 Wishing all a Merry Christmas

"The Anatomy of Loneliness" discussion led by Terry Roberts. Sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Legacy. Join us on the second Thursday of each month through April for a new story.

Sorry, closed today due to hazzardous winter travel.