When: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: The Gardens at the WWPL

Join us for a special preview celebration for Remember the Ladies: Fashion, Freedom, and the Fabric of a Nation 1776-2026 — a stunning new exhibition curated by Whitney Robertson that explores the lives of women through the clothing they wore and the stories they left behind.

Inspired by Abigail Adams' 1776 call to "remember the ladies," this powerful exhibition reveals how fashion reflects identity, freedom, labor, and civic voice. Through rare historic garments, textiles, and personal artifacts, you'll encounter the stories of women across generations, class, and race whose experiences helped shape the American story.

Enjoy a beautiful evening with catering provided by Marino's Lunch, one of Staunton's most beloved local restaurants.

This is more than a preview party, it's a defining cultural moment for our region, timed to coincide with America's 250th anniversary.

Interested in becoming a sponosor? Contact our Director of Development, Jake Logan
(540) 885-0897 ext. 115 or email at jlogan@woodrowwilson.org.

We would like to thank our sponsors for helping us bring this event to life:

Marino’s Lunch
Capitum Wealth
Augusta Health
Virginia Eagle
McDonough Toyota
Edwards Jones - Michael Swinson

When: Friday, June 19, 2026

Tour Times: 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM

In honor of Juneteenth — the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans — join us for a special guided tour honoring the stories of the enslaved individuals who lived and worked at the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson.

This meaningful tour is FREE and open to the public, but pre-registration is suggested as space is limited. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect, remember, and honor their legacies.

Please note: This tour does not include a general tour of the museum and birthplace.

When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 am -3:00 pm
Where: Our Historic Gardens. In the event of inclement weather, we will move to our Archives and Research Building on our campus.

Grab your friends and join us for a Slice of History with free pizza (provided by Staunton Flying Pizza!), Grab your friends and join us for the Second Annual Slice of History in our garden! This year we're also celebrating America's 250th birthday with Civic Season, so there's even more reasons to gather, reflect, and share your civic pride. Come grab a FREE slice, stay for the community conversations, make your own civics ZINE, and enjoy all the good vibes. Pizza is on a first come first serve basis!

See you there!

When: Saturday, July 4, 2026?

Time: 1:00 pm -4:00 pm

Where: At the WWPL Museum

After you join us at the Fourth of July Parade in Gypsy Hill Park, celebrate the last day of Civic Season at the museum and commemorate Independence Day with special activities. Learn about the history of Uncle Sam and other American symbols that were popular in WWI, and design your own poster or button!