Look Homeward, Angel: A Downtown Walking Tour Through Thomas Wolfe's Eyes
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | The Thomas Wolfe Memorial, 52 North Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Step into Spring and the world of Thomas Wolfe with this guided walking tour through downtown Asheville- Wolfe’s hometown and the vivid backdrop for his (in)famous novel Look Homeward, Angel.

The special tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial on the front porch of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse where Wolfe spent his childhood. From there, participants will stroll through downtown exploring sites connected to Wolfe’s life.

Throughout the walk, our guide will share excerpts from Wolfe’s writings, anecdotes about his life, and insights into early 20th century Asheville. Roughly 90 minutes, the tour will finish at the First Presbyterian Church, where our guide will be happy to chat and answer questions with anyone who wants to learn more!

THIS EVENT HAS A CAPACITY LIMIT, and tickets must be purchased ahead of time here: https://www.zeffy.com/…/look-homeward-asheville-a…

Tickets are $10 per person. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to check-in.

We hope you’ll join us

Look Homeward, Asheville: A Downtown Walking Tour Through Thomas Wolfe's Eyes
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | The Thomas Wolfe Memorial, 52 North Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States

Thomas Wolfe's Buried Lives: A Riverside Cemetery Tour
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join us for a tour of Riverside Cemetery as we piece together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works, as well as other notable Ashevillians.

The tour will begin at the front gate of Riverside Cemetery, with parking available along Birch Street and near the gate. Plan for two-hour leisurely paced tour!

THIS EVENT HAS A CAPACITY LIMIT. Tickets – $10/person and must be purchased online: https://www.zeffy.com/…/thomas-wolfes-buried-lives-a…
