Thomas Wolfe Memorial-Asheville, North Carolina, Historic Site-

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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 Asheville, North Carolina, and the Old Kentucky Home boarding house earned the historic Victorian home a place as one of American Literature's most famous landmarks.

Old Kentucky Home

Site hours of operation:

9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday-Saturday

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday

Closed Monday

Admission:
Adults - $1.00
Student - $.50

Directions: map it
From I-26, I-40 and US 19-23 (Future I-26 from Johnson City) take the I-240 loop into downtown Asheville. Take exit 5-A (Merrimon Ave. exit) and follow signs to the Thomas Wolfe Memorial. The Memorial is located at 52 N. Market St. next to the Renaissance Hotel.

>> UPCOMING EVENTS <<

"War of the Worlds"

The original 1938 Mercury Theater broadcast. Presented on an original RCA radio in the dining room of the historic Old Kentucky Home. General Admission $6. Seating is limited.

October 25th, 6:30pm and 8:00pm.