For February and the Year of the Women we are remembering one of the most memorable women in American literature–Eliza Gant or Thomas Wolfe’s mother Julia. “She pursed her lips, shook her head, a slight, abrupt movement, and smiled presently, looking at me with mischievously shining eyes.”  

Closing at Noon Thursday, Friday opening may be delayed due to ice.

In recognition of Asheville’s annual Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald Day join us for a look at the events surrounding her tragic death.

Join us for a discussion of "Oktoberfest" originally published in Scribner's Magazine, June 1937. Thomas Wolfe wrote; “…in these places you come to the heart of Germany."

Saturday October 3rd, everything in the gift shop is 20% off today!

We will be closed for the holiday

We will be closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday.

We will be closed Thursday thru Saturday Dec. 24, 25, and 26. Hope to see you next week.

Due to adverse weather with slippery roadways and walkways we will be closed today for the safety of our staff and visitors.

Join us in a discussion of "The Lion at Morning." Found in The Complete Short Stories of Thomas Wolfe, ed. Francis E. Skipp (1987). This program is sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Legacy and will be held via Zoom. Register by sending your email to: TWstories@wilmadykemanlegacy.org. Due to popular demand there will be a 6pm […]