“Who Killed the French Broad” Discussion led by Karen Cragnolin, Executive Director, RiverLink 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 State Historic Site. […]

Now open for submissions! Find all the details Here; http://wolfememorial.com/for-teachers/lessons-and-programs/student-writing-contest/ The Thomas Wolfe Memorial invites you to participate in the 2015 "Telling Our Tales" Student Writing Competition. This year our competition is based on Thomas Wolfe's short story Gulliver: The Story of a Tall Man. Cash awards will be given to first, second, and third […]

With October comes a special month of activities at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site in Asheville. The Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site welcomes you to join in the celebration of Thomas Wolfe’s 115th birthday year. On Saturday October 3rd, 2015 the historic site will offer North Carolina residents free admission to guided […]

"The Chateau and the Boardinghouse" Discussion Leader: Dan Pierce, Chair, UNCA Department of History 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 State Historic […]

October 10th, 2015 at 2p.m. in the visitor center at Thomas Wolfe Memorial Jim Stokely, President of the Wilma Dykeman Legacy will present "Thomas Wolfe and Wilma Dykeman", an illustrated lecture with readings. Jim is Wilma's second son, Both Wilma and her husband James knew Thomas Wolfe and his family. The free presentation will include […]

The Thomas Wolfe Memorial will be CLOSED Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in observance of Veterans' Day. We will reopen Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.

"Every Home Its Own Community" Discussion Leader: Micheal Sartisky, former President, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities 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 […]