"No Cokes in Hell" Discussion Leader: Catherine Frank, Executive Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Center at UNCA Now is the perfect opportunity to dip into the work of Wilma Dykeman by reading excerpts from her book The French Broad. A monthly Wilma Dykeman Book Club, sponsored by The Wilma Dykeman Legacy, will meet at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial […]

“With the miraculous habitude children acquire, it seemed that he had known Christmas forever.” Look Homeward, Angel Join us this holiday season for Thomas Wolfe’s Gimcrack Day. Children of all ages will have the occasion to make a holiday ornament, see Thomas Wolfe’s boyhood home, and learn about old holiday customs. Thomas Wolfe wrote of […]

The Thomas Wolfe Memorial will be CLOSED on Wednesday, December 23rd through Friday, December 25th in observance of a state holiday. We will reopen on Saturday, December 26th at 9:00 a.m.

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"Only the Dead Know Brooklyn" discussion led by Terry Roberts. If you've ever been interesting in reading more of Thomas Wolfe's writings, but may have been put off by the length of his novels, how is the perfect opportunity to dip into his work by reading one of his short stories! Beginning in January 2016 […]

Join us to recognize Doug Orr and Fiona Ritchie for their book Wayfaring Strangers: The Musical Voyage from Scotland and Ulster to Appalachia. The Award event is scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 4-6 PM at the Renaissance Hotel. It will be followed by a reception sponsored by the Renaissance Hotel. Event tickets are […]

"The Dark Messiah" discussion led by Laura Hope-Gill. If you've ever been interesting in reading more of Thomas Wolfe's writings, but may have been put off by the length of his novels, how is the perfect opportunity to dip into his work by reading one of his short stories! Beginning in January 2016 and continuing […]

Celebrate Julia Wolfe's Birthday!   February 16th-19th seniors will receive 50% off the tour price! Admission for seniors will be $2.50 per person. Tours all day on the half hour. Celebrate Julia Wolfe's Birthday

"The Company" discussion led Ellen Brown. If you've ever been interesting in reading more of Thomas Wolfe's writings, but may have been put off by the length of his novels, how is the perfect opportunity to dip into his work by reading one of his short stories! Beginning in January 2016 and continuing through June, […]

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