Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson
The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson was home to Thomas Woodrow Wilson and his family between 1860 and 1870. It was in this Presbyterian manse that Wilson experienced the horrors of the Civil War and Reconstruction, developed his leadership skills as president of the Lightfoot Baseball Club, deepened his Presbyterian faith, and overcame a learning disability in order to learn to read. All of these factors influenced him in his later career as a scholar and world leader. This National Historic Landmark located at 419 Seventh Street in Augusta, Georgia is worthy of being preserved. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Wilson's presidential election and is an appropriate time to highlight its preservation issues. Though stable, on-going maintenance and preservation needs, such as plaster repair, painting, and porch repair, need to be addressed. Please help us preserve Georgia's oldest presidential home!
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