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The Great American Novelist
Thomas Wolfe (1900-1938)

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 “Altamont” Asheville, North Carolina, and the boardinghouse in which he grew up has earned the historic home a place as one of American literature’s most famous landmarks.

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Congratulations to our 2026 Student Writing Competition Winners!

📣Join us in congratulating the winners of this year’s Student Writing Competition! ✍

With submissions from across the State and as far as Maryland, Nevada, and India, our judges had such a hard time narrowing down the top contenders! Each winner receives a cash prize and award certificate, courtesy of our friends in the

Thomas Wolfe Memorial Advisory Committee.

We look forward to meeting our winners and giving them a chance to share their stories in person here at the Memorial during our awards ceremony in November.

Congratulations on a job well done! 🎉

Hours of Operation

Tuesday – Saturday:
9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
Closed State Holidays

Admission

House tours are offered Tuesday – Saturday
at half past each hour

Last tour leaves at 4:30 pm

Adult – $8 + tax
Military & Seniors (65+) – $7 + tax
Youth (3–17) – $1 + tax
2 & Under – Free
K-12 Groups – Guided tours remain free for
public, private, and registered home schools

Visa and Mastercard only

Group tours by reservation.

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Our Latest Articles

When Life Gives You Kerosene: How Julia Wolfe Rebuilt the Family Home in Five Weeks
on October 16, 2026
As Thomas Wolfe well knew based on his immense amount of detailed writing, the best and most fascinating stories are often about ordinary people and how they navigate through the sometimes unique and challenging circumstances of life.Asheville
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Summer Intern Spotlight at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial: Ayden Basinger
on August 13, 2026
Ayden Basinger in front of the Old Kentucky Home BoardinghouseHello! My name is Ayden Basinger. This summer, I spent two and a half months interning here at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Today I want to take the opportunity to talk about my experiences
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The House at 92 Woodfin: Spoiler Alert- It Was Julia’s House All Along
on March 28, 2026
The House at 92 Woodfin, ca 1883. Unknown man standing in front, and possibly Mrs. Allen, Cynthia Wolfe’s mother, standing on front porch.By late 1879/early 1880, William Oliver Wolfe (WO) moved from Raleigh to Asheville with his second wife,
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