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Woodrow Wilson Birthplace

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216 Reviews

#5 of 27 things to do in Staunton

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites

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1824 N Coalter St, Staunton, VA 24401-2553

Open today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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“Great history lesson”

We are trying to visit homes and/or libraries of all the presidents and this checked off Woodrow... read more

Reviewed December 1, 2018

AcornOwl

Ithaca, New York

“History geks”

We never miss a chance to visit a presidential home and were not disappointed with the one. Our... read more

Reviewed November 29, 2018

Cathy H

New York, New York, United States

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AcornOwl

Ithaca, New York

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Reviewed December 1, 2018

Great history lesson

We are trying to visit homes and/or libraries of all the presidents and this checked off Woodrow Wilson for us. Although he only lived here for a short time, he always felt Staunton was his home town. The house is set up as a typical...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Cathy H

New York, New York, United States

5019

Reviewed November 29, 2018

History geks

We never miss a chance to visit a presidential home and were not disappointed with the one. Our tour guide, Natalie, was top notch. She made history come alive!

Date of experience: November 2018

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skywalker4554

Rome, GA, USA

4417

Reviewed November 28, 2018

What Life Was Like Not Only for the Wilson Family But For an 1860s Pastoral Family As Well

I thought there would be more about the Wilsons in the house proper [referred to here as the manse], but it was still a very interesting look at life in the 1860s for a pastoral family and how their home was an extension of the...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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RobertSofSC

Greenville, South Carolina

639136

Reviewed October 27, 2018 via mobile

Birth Home and Presidential Library

An excellent tour of the birth home of Woodrow Wilson. The home was only called home for a short period of time as President Wilson’s father was a minister who was enticed to move onto another congregation a short time after his birth. There are...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Rebecca L

559

Reviewed October 6, 2018

Lovely Home and Interesting Tour Guide!

We learned a lot about WW and his life as a lad. His father was a local area Pastor and this was the parsonage. Much thanks needs to be given to this second wife for insuring that his legacy went forward. All Presidential Home tour...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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virginian9

Newport News, Virginia

758430

Reviewed August 26, 2018

Good Tour

Visited Wilson's birthplace & museum & library during a recent visit to Staunton. Good parking and easy stroll to museum store/entrance to tour. Reasonable admission price (discounts for seniors/military). We enjoyed our guided tour (about half an hour) through the house/birth place. Docent had good...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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dtgriggs5

Washington DC, District of Columbia

222

Reviewed August 18, 2018

Informative

The staff was well informed and provided a great overview of the president's life not only in Staunton but elsewhere. Definitely worth the stop.

Date of experience: August 2018

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161945

West Orange, New Jersey

5149

Reviewed August 10, 2018

A Brief Stop on Wilson's Life Road

Woodrow Wilson was born in this Presbyterian manse where his father was a minister. He lived there for a brief time as a baby. We maintain a bucket list of presidential homes, and this place has been a "must visit" for a number of years....More

Date of experience: July 2018

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Theresa S

Reviewed August 9, 2018

Woodrow Wilson's birthplace

Excellent narrated tour of Woodrow Wilson's birthplace. Informative background of how a household during this time period operated. Each room had a story to tell.

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Theresa S

MJ0715

13221

Reviewed August 8, 2018 via mobile

Nice Experience

While in town I wanted to check out the city and history. Stumbled upon this. Was very glad I did. There is just enough to gain enough information without being overwhelming. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The artifacts are in great condition as well...More