Thomas Wolfe Memorial

Thomas Wolfe Short Story Discussion
2018-02-08 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
“The Hollow Men” discussion led by Brandon Johnson, Free. Sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Legacy.

Closed Today
2018-01-17 09:00 - 17:00
Sorry, closed today due to hazzardous winter travel.

Thomas Wolfe Short Story Discussion
2018-01-11 17:30 - 19:00
“The Anatomy of Loneliness” discussion led by Terry Roberts. Sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Legacy. Join us on the second Thursday of each month through April for a new story.

Christmas Holiday
2017-12-26 09:00 - 2017-12-27 17:00
Closed Tuesday Dec 26 and Wednesday Dec 27
Wishing all a Merry Christmas

AN ANGEL CHRISTMAS
2017-12-16 09:00 - 17:00
Thomas Wolfe Memorial friends and volunteers will host an open house of tours, craft activities for children, and an exhibition of angel wreaths on the doors and angel figurines throughout the historic home. Wreaths made by individual crafters, florists, nurseries, and garden clubs will be auctioned after the open house to support future programs at the Wolfe Memorial.

Closed Today
2017-12-09 09:00 - 17:00
Due to winter travel hazzard.

Closing Noon for Adverse Weather
2017-12-08 12:00 - 17:00
Due to the winter travel advisory we will be closed at noon today.

Closed Thursday & Friday Thanksgiving
2017-11-23 09:00 - 2017-11-24 17:00
Have a great holiday. See you Saturday.

Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award
2017-11-11 16:00 - 18:00
The Thomas Wolfe Memorial in partnership with the Western North Carolina Historical Association presents the 62nd annual presentation of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award honoring 2017 winner, Julia Franks for her debut novel Over the Plain Houses! 2017 Finalists for they award are: Wilma Dykeman, Family of Earth, Daniel Pierce, Hazel Creek, Stephanie Powell Watt’s No One Is Coming To Save Us and Ron Rash, The Risen.
The event is held at the Asheville Renaissance Hotel (31 Woodfin Street, Asheville). A reception, generously sponsored by the Renaissance Hotel, will follow the award program. Reservations are required and can be made, along with ticket purchases, by visiting http://www.wnchistory.org/ or by calling the Smith-McDowell House at 828-253-9231. Tickets are $10.00 for the General Public.

“The Death of Benjamin Gant”
2017-10-25 18:00 - 19:30
Discussion about teaching Thomas Wolfe and reviving his literary reputation through the powerful story of the death of Ben Gant.
Western Regional Archives, 176 Riceville Rd., Asheville (Free)
Also, featuring selections from the film co-produced by Steve Agnew and Tom Rash in association with Rock Creek Productions “A Prayer for Coherence: Thomas Wolfe’s Look Homeward, Angel,” revealing the profound impact of Thomas Wolfe on numerous writers including Robert Morgan, Pat Conroy, Charles Frazier, Elizabeth Kostova, William Gay, Ron Rash, and David Madden.

Celebrating Thomas Wolfe’s Birthday
2017-10-07 13:30 - 16:30
We are celebrating Thomas Wolfe’s Birthday in October
“He was…the tiny acorn from which the mighty oak must grow.”
Free historic house tours for NC residents, used book sale, children’s crafts, cake and Thomas Wolfe apple crisp ice cream from The Hop Ice Cream Café.

“Thomas Wolfe: Home Again”
2017-10-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-10-02 19:30 - 21:30
North Carolina Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane, Asheville (Free)
A staged reading of the two-act play “Thomas Wolfe: Home Again” by William Gregg and Perry Deane Young. This play is full of illuminating details about the author’s life, presenting a fascinating series of dramatic episodes that feature important events and people who surrounded Thomas Wolfe.

Writers at Wolfe
2017-08-12 14:00 - 15:00
Paula Gallant Eckard “Thomas Wolfe and Lost Children in Southern Literature” with discussion and book signing. Free.

Writers at Wolfe
2017-07-08 14:00 - 15:00
David Madden “Marble Goddesses and Mortal Flesh” with discussion and book signing. Free.

Closed Tuesday July 4th
2017-07-04 09:00 - 17:00
Have a great holiday.

Writers at Wolfe
2017-06-10 14:00 - 15:00
Julia Franks “Over the Plain Houses” with discussion and book signing. Free.

Writers at Wolfe
2017-05-20 14:00 - 15:00
Michael McFee “We Were Once Here” with discussion and book signing. Free.

Clay Babies
2017-04-28 10:00 - 12:00
From their front porch to Asheville’s front porch, Old Kentucky Home.
Stop by and listen awhile to this folk musician duo.

Thomas Wolfe Short Story Club
2017-04-13 17:30 - 19:00
Discussion “Gulliver: The Story of a Tall Man” led by Brandon Johnson

Thomas Wolfe Short Story Club
2017-03-09 17:30 - 19:00
Discussion “The Child by Tiger” led by Darin Waters

Thomas Wolfe Short Story Club
2017-02-09 17:30 - 19:00
Discussion “The Bell Remembered” led by Ellen Brown

Thomas Wolfe Short Story Club
2017-01-12 17:30 - 19:00
Discussion “The Bums at Sunset” with Dan and Ana Clare

Holiday Closing
2016-12-24 09:00 - 2016-12-26 17:00
Merry Christmas! Closed Saturday 24th through Monday 26th. Reopen Tuesday 27th.

Holiday Open House
2016-12-10 09:00 - 19:00
Children admitted Free. Crafts and Activities

Dramatic Reading: The World of Thomas Wolfe
2016-12-08 17:30 - 19:00
Free. Sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Legacy

Holiday Closing
2016-11-24 09:00 - 2016-11-25 17:00
Happy Thanksgiving! Closed Thursday and Friday and reopen Saturday.

Dramatic Reading: Letters to and from Wolfe’s Women
2016-11-10 17:30 - 19:00

“Tell Our Tales” Student Writing Competition Award Ceremony
2016-10-22 11:00 - 12:00
Registration but Free

Thomas Wolfe 8K
2016-10-15 08:00 - 12:00
Begins at the Memorial, sponsored by the Asheville Track Club. Registration fee for runners.
