Restoring the President Woodrow Wilson House Garden in a Changing Climate
In November 2023, the site adopted this approach when embarking upon a reimagining and renovation of the House’s garden. After a consultation with Perfect Earth Project, the site has replanted the garden with plants native to the Mid-Atlantic area using environmentally friendly methods, all while maintaining its original formal design.
Fashioning Power, Fashioning Peace Gala and Exhibition at Woodrow Wilson House
On May 6, 2024, the Woodrow Wilson House hosted its newest signature event, the Fashioning Power, Fashioning Peace Exhibition and Gala. Fashion editor, Allyson Burkhardt, attended and reviewed the event for The Georgetowner website. Read the article here.
The Woodrow Wilson House’s Gift of Gold and Velvet
Preservation, The National Trust for Historic Preservation's magazine, included a story in their Spring 2024 issue on the diplomatic gift from the Abyssinian Empire (modern-day Ethiopia) to Woodrow Wilson. This ceremonial hat or "fez" can be seen on display in the museum's exhibit Moving Toward Transparency: Woodrow Wilson's Legacy at
Reconsidering Woodrow Wilson’s Legacy with David Frum
On April 10, 2024, the Woodrow Wilson House hosted noted author and The Atlantic staff writer, David Frum, for a discussion about Woodrow Wilson's legacy 100 years after his death. He discussed his perspective on both global affairs and the current narrative surrounding Woodrow Wilson Watch the talk on C-SPAN
75th Anniversary of The National Trust for Historic Preservation
Watch the promo video for the 75th anniversary of the founding of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Woodrow Wilson House and staff features prominently in the video here.
Westport Resident Ed Gerber’s Half Century of Preservation Efforts Earns Presidential Recognition
Westport resident Ed Gerber recently received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for his more than 4,000 volunteer hours from the President Woodrow Wilson House and his "lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service." Read the Read the article about Ed Gerber's service to the Wilson House here.
Hidden Homes & Gems in Washington D.C.
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The President Woodrow Wilson House
The President Woodrow Wilson House is the home to which President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson lived after leaving the White House in 1921. Open to the public since 1963, the Woodrow Wilson House is decorated much as it was when President Wilson lived here, replete with his art, photographs, furniture, gifts
Hidden Washington
Hidden Washington does a deep dive and a visit behind closed doors at the museum. Hosted by Elena Tibbetts DomoNaut presents "Hidden Home Histories": Woodrow Wilson House.
NPR
Listen to the full interview of Biographer Rebecca Robert's author, "Interview with NPR" set at the historic Woodrow Wilson House.