Thomas Wolfe Memorial-Asheville, North Carolina, Historic Site-

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Considered by many to be one of the giants of 20th Century American Literature, Thomas Wolfe immortalized his childhood home in his epic autobiographical novel, Look Homeward, Angel. Wolfe's colorful portrayal of his family, his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, and the Old Kentucky Home boarding house earned the historic Victorian home a place as one of American Literature's most famous landmarks.

Old Kentucky Home

Hours of Operation:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday-Saturday

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday

Closed Monday

House tours are offered daily beginning at the bottom of each hour.

Admission:
Adults - $1.00
Student - $.50

The Memorial will be closed on Friday, July 3rd and open on a regular schedule on Saturday July 4th.

Directions: map it
From I-26, I-40 and US 19-23 (Future I-26 from Johnson City) take the I-240 loop into downtown Asheville. Take exit 5-A (Merrimon Ave. exit) and follow signs to the Thomas Wolfe Memorial. The Memorial is located at 52 N. Market St. next to the Renaissance Hotel.

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Book Discussion
Mark de Castrique discusses his latest book, Blackman’s Coffin, a novel of murder and suspense set in Asheville and featuring the Biltmore Estate and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial.

Saturday, July 18th, 1:30 p.m. Thomas Wolfe Memorial Visitor Center.