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Courtesy photo Cheryl’s Book Club, which includes readers from Pulaski, Christiansburg and Blacksburg, recently attended a special program at Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum in Wytheville. With their copy of “Untold Power” in their hand, the group listened as “Mrs. Wilson,” portrayed by Betsy Ely, recounted he journey from “Wytheville to the White House.” Following the program, the group toured the Bolling home and ate at the Bolling Wilson Hotel restaurant. Donia Eley of Pu...

Courtesy photo Cheryl’s Book Club, which includes readers from Pulaski, Christiansburg and Blacksburg, recently attended a special program at Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum in Wytheville. With their copy of “Untold Power” in their hand, the group listened as “Mrs. Wilson,” portrayed by Betsy Ely, recounted he journey from “Wytheville to the White House.” Following the program, the group toured the Bolling home and ate at the Bolling Wilson Hotel restaurant. Donia Eley of Pu...

Former first lady, Edith Bolling Wilson, was born in Wytheville 150 years ago. Residents there are planning a big celebration in her honor on Oct. 15 at the Bolling Wilson hotel.

The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation and Museum in Wytheville will hold a 150th birthday celebration, "Dinner Wythe Edith," on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. at The Bolling Wilson