1908. Courtesy of the Pack Library
Old Kentucky Home — The Thomas Wolfe Memorial
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 “Dixieland” the Old Kentucky Home boardinghouse, earned the Victorian period house a place as one of American literature’s most famous landmarks.
Announcing the 2024 “Telling Our Tales” Student Writing Competition!
All materials can be found by clicking HERE.
GENIUS:
An Encore Movie Screening and Discussion
Join us for an encore screening of the film “Genius” Friday, September 27 at 5:30 at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial. A free event, but donations are appreciated as we raise funds to update our A/V equipment and website. Limited seating, so call or email to reserve a seat.
Thomas Wolfe’s Buried Lives: A Riverside Cemetery Tour
We have three dates this Fall- come in and reserve your tickets today!
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Saturday:
9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
Closed State Holidays
Admission
House tours are offered daily
at half past each hour.
Last tour leaves at 4:30 pm.
Group tours by reservation.
Adult – $5.00
Student (ages 7-17) – $2.00
Adult Group (10+) – $2.50 each
Student Group – $2.00 each
6 & under – Free
Tell Us About Your Visit to
the Thomas Wolfe Memorial
From Cradle to Grave:
Walking in Thomas Wolfe’s Shoes
