Woodrow Wilson Museum and its collection

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The Woodrow Wilson Family Home, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is a significant historical site as it was one of the childhood homes of the 28th President Woodrow Wilson. The future president resided in this house from 1871 to 1875, marking an important period in his early life.

Interpretation of the Reconstruction Period at the Woodrow Wilson Family Home

Today, the Woodrow Wilson Family Home serves as a lens through which visitors can understand the Reconstruction period. This was a time of significant social, political, and economic shifts in South Carolina and the rest of the nation, as they adjusted to new freedoms for previously enslaved men and women following the Civil War. The experiences of the Wilsons and other citizens of Columbia and Richland County during this period are interpreted and presented to visitors.

Renaming and Focus of the Museum

In 2020, Historic Columbia renamed the site the Museum of the Reconstruction Era at the Woodrow Wilson Home, reflecting its focus on this significant period in American history. The museum is one of the only museums in the country dedicated to the reconstruction era, making it a unique destination for those interested in this period.

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Woodrow Wilson Museum
1705 Hampton Street
SC 29201 Columbia
South Carolina

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Wednesday - Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

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1705 Hampton Street, Columbia

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