STAUNTON, Virginia, Stati Uniti — The Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Museum, situato a Staunton, Virginia. Questa casa in stile revival greco, dove nacque il 28° presidente degli Stati Uniti nel 1856, ora serve come museo dedicato alla vita e alla presidenza di Wilson. Il sito include il luogo di nascita restaurato, le mostre del museo e la biblioteca presidenziale.
5026 x 3338 px | 42,6 x 28,3 cm | 16,8 x 11,1 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
20 giugno 2010
Ubicazione:
Woodrow Wilson Birthplace & Museum, Staunton, Virginia, United States
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Photograph by David Coleman. The Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Museum, situated in Staunton, Virginia, is the birthplace of Thomas Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States. Born here on December 28, 1856, Wilson spent the first year of his life in this Greek Revival-style manse. The property now serves as a museum complex dedicated to preserving Wilson's legacy and educating visitors about his life, presidency, and the era in which he lived. The main structure, a brick house built in 1846, has been carefully restored to its appearance during Wilson's time. It showcases period furnishings and personal artifacts of the Wilson family, offering visitors a glimpse into mid-19th century life in Virginia. The house is complemented by a terraced garden typical of the era, adding to the site's historical ambiance. Adjacent to the birthplace is a museum that chronicles Wilson's life and career, from his early years through his presidency (1913-1921) and beyond. Exhibits cover key aspects of Wilson's tenure, including his leadership during World War I, his role in the Paris Peace Conference, and his advocacy for the League of Nations. The museum also explores Wilson's domestic policies during the Progressive Era and his complex legacy in American history. The site includes the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, which houses an extensive collection of documents, books, and artifacts related to Wilson's life and times. This resource serves scholars, researchers, and history enthusiasts studying Wilson's presidency and early 20th-century America. As a National Historic Landmark, the Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Museum plays a significant role in preserving and interpreting an important chapter of American presidential history. Its location in the Shenandoah Valley makes it a notable attraction for those interested in both Virginia's history and the broader narrative of American leadership and politics.
