Thomas Wolfe left an indelible mark on American letters. And his mother's boardinghouse in Asheville, North Carolina—now the Thomas Wolfe Memorial—has become one of literature's most famous landmarks. Named "Old Kentucky Home" by a previous owner, Wolfe immortalized the rambling Victorian structure as "Dixieland" in his epic autobiographical novel, Look Homeward, Angel. A classic of American literature, Look Homeward, Angel has never gone out of print since its 1929 publication, keeping interest in Wolfe alive and attracting visitors to the setting for this great novel. Continued
The Writer Thomas Wolfe
- Biography
- Wolfe Family Album
- The "Old Kentucky Home" boarding house
- A Family of Characters
- The Inner Tom
- Bibliography
- Maxwell Perkins, his famed editor
The Site Today
Other Information
Wolfe's Angel from Wolfe Memorial on Vimeo.
Upcoming Events
- July 13: Writers At Wolfe series
Saturday 12 - 2 pm
Ann Ross, author of the Miss Julia series, will be at the Wolfe Memorial to discuss her sharp-tongued, but soft-hearted famous character, Julia Springer of Abbotsville. Starting with Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind, the fourteen book series has become a popular southern favorite. Mrs. Ross will discuss her most recent Miss Julia installment, Miss Julia Stirs up Trouble, and how her character continues to cook up plans and serve delight.
Wolfe Memorial Information
Contact Us
The Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N. Market St.
Asheville, N.C. 28801
Phone: (828) 253-8304
Fax: (828) 252 8171
wolfe@ncdcr.gov
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday--9 am - 5 pm
Closed Sundays, Mondays
Admission
Adults - $5; Children - $2
Pre-registered adult groups are $2.50 per person. School groups are free.