Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home facts for kids
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Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home
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Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home in 2023
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location in the United States
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| Location | 419 7th Street, Augusta, Georgia |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1840 |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000746 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | February 28, 1979 |
| Designated NHL | October 6, 2008 |
The Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home is a special old house in Augusta, Georgia. It was one of the homes where Woodrow Wilson grew up. He later became the 28th president of the United States. This house is now a museum where you can learn about his early life. It was built in 1859 and is a National Historic Landmark, which means it's a very important historical place.
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Discovering the Wilson Home
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The Wilson Boyhood Home is in downtown Augusta. It is located at the corner of Telfair and 7th Streets. Right next door is the Joseph R. Lamar Boyhood Home. This building now helps visitors learn about the Wilson house.
What the House Looks Like
The house is a two-story building made of brick. It has a sloped roof and two chimneys. The front of the house has five windows and a main door. This door has a small porch with two columns. Inside, the house looks like it did around 1860. It has old furniture and items related to the Wilson family.
A Special Window
One interesting detail is a bedroom window. It has the name "Tom" etched into the glass. People believe that young Woodrow Wilson did this himself. His first name was Thomas, and his family called him "Tom" or "Tommy."
Woodrow Wilson's Early Life
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The Wilson family moved into this house in 1859. Woodrow Wilson's father, Dr. Joseph Ruggles Wilson, was a pastor. He preached at the First Presbyterian Church across the street. The house served as the church's home for its minister.
Growing Up During Big Changes
Young Thomas Wilson lived here until 1872. During these years, he experienced big events in American history. He lived through the American Civil War and the time after it, called the Reconstruction Era. These experiences greatly shaped his ideas and beliefs. They influenced him when he became president much later.
Saving the Historic Home
The house remained a home for church ministers until 1929. Over the years, it was changed a bit and became old. After many years and different owners, a group called Historic Augusta bought the house in 1991.
Restoring History
Historic Augusta spent 10 years carefully restoring the house. They wanted it to look exactly as it did in 1860. In 2001, the house opened as a museum. Now, people can visit and learn about the early life of a U.S. president.
See also
- Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
- Woodrow Wilson House (Washington, D.C.)
- Presidential memorials in the United States
- List of residences of presidents of the United States
- List of National Historic Landmarks in Georgia (U.S. state)
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Richmond County, Georgia
