Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton

Name: Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
Address: 1824 N Coalter St, Staunton, 24401-2553, United States
Telephone: +1 540-885-0897

#4 among attractions in Staunton

Top attraction, Museum, Historical place, History museum

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Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton

Facts and practical information

The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum is a complex located in Staunton, Virginia. It contains the President's birthplace, known as the "Manse", a Museum that explores the life and times of Woodrow Wilson, a 6,800 square feet Research Library, a gift shop, and several other buildings that are not open to the public. As Woodrow Wilson's presidency predates the National Presidential Libraries act, it is not part of the Federal National Archives' Presidential library system. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°9'1"N, 79°4'9"W

Address

1824 N Coalter StStaunton 24401-2553 United States

Contact

+1 540-885-0897

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Day trips

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wharf Area Historic District, Trinity Episcopal Church, Camera Heritage Museum, Temple House of Israel.

~1360 ftSW
Park, Greek Revival architecture
Wharf Area Historic District, Staunton
7 min walk • Wharf Area Historic District is a national historic district located at Staunton, Virginia. The district encompasses 22 contributing buildings and 4 contributing structures.
~1730 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton
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~1040 ftW
38°8'59"N • 79°4'22"W
Camera Heritage Museum, Staunton
6 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1700 ftN
Synagogue
Temple House of Israel, Staunton
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~1470 ftSW
38°8'53"N • 79°4'25"W
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~400 ftN
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Francis Auditorium, Staunton
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~1330 ftNW
Park, Gothic Revival architecture
Stuart Addition Historic District, Staunton
7 min walk • Stuart Addition Historic District is a national historic district located at Staunton, Virginia. The district encompasses 93 contributing buildings in a primarily residential section of Staunton.
~700 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
American Shakespeare Center, Staunton
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1 miNW
38°9'34"N • 79°4'57"W
Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton
25 min walk • Theme park, Park
~1620 ftN
Historical place
Kable House, Staunton
8 min walk • The Kable House is an Italianate building from 1873 on the Mary Baldwin University campus. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1979. It is a two-story, five-bay brick house on a raised basement. Construction started in 1873, and was completed in 1874, for John W. Alby.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library open?

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library?

Nearby attractions include Catlett House, Staunton (1 min walk), Gospel Hill, Staunton (2 min walk), Francis Auditorium, Staunton (2 min walk), Thomas J. Michie House, Staunton (3 min walk).

How to get to Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library:

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Staunton (7 min walk)