The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson

Best known for his leadership in World War I and subsequent development of the League of Nations (which became the United Nations), this home, and Augusta, is where Woodrow Wilson spent most of his formative years. This home was once the Manse for the First Presbyterian Church, of which "Tommy's" father was the Pastor. Next door was the home of Joseph Lamar, who later became an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Tommy and Joseph played baseball together as is shown on the team roster that Tommy wrote. Enlarge my photos for a closer look. The guide provided useful and helpful information and I highly recommend you inquire about the dates and times for a tour.

Greeted as we entered by a volunteer and welcomed. Offered a cupcake since it was President Wilson’s birthday was a nice surprise. Another volunteer Gene, provided an accurate picture of the era along with interesting facts about President Woodrow Wilson’s childhood and family life.

Really enlightening experience! New to the area and wanted to get a feel for things. The council does an awesome job with everything! There are some great museums in the area, feels super underrated. We were the only people, which made the experience personal and interactive. The tour was about an hour long, not rushed through. Everything is placed so perfectly, you almost feel like you’re stepping back in time to take a peek in the past.

Top notch presentation. After driving down from the other Wilson home in Columbia, South Carolina, where the guide seemed either distracted or ignorant of the pieces throughout the museum (mostly reading from the signs), it was nice to see a strong, insightful guide who knew almost every inch of the Augusta house, someone who was prepared, friendly, and eloquent. Honestly, if Wilson were alive to see how his childhood home in Augusta was being curated, I think he’d be proud.

This was an awesome place to tour. Very informative tour and tour guide. I highly recommend it if you are in town and have time. Only 10 bucks for adults. And lots of historical information. Don't recommend little ones unless they are highly supervised. I thoroughly enjoyed it.