EBW Prospectus

Museum Collections

Purpose and Goals In alignment with the mission of the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum, the Museum’s collections are maintained with a dual focus: preservation and programmatic support. • Preservation: The Museum is committed to acquiring, conserving, and protecting historically and culturally significant materials that reflect the life and legacy of Edith Bolling Wilson. These efforts ensure that valuable artifacts and archival resources are preserved for current and future generations. • Programmatic Support: The Museum’s collections also serve to enrich its interpretive and educational programming. Objects and documents are utilized to support long-term and temporary exhibitions, classroom and outreach education, scholarly research, and Living History initiatives that bring Edith Bolling Wilson’s story to life. Scope of the Collection The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation collects, preserves, and manages a diverse array of ma terials including objects, archival records, and media that are directly related to the Museum’s interpretive themes and historic holdings. This includes personal artifacts, period furnishings, photographs, and manu scripts that illustrate the broader historical context of Edith Bolling Wilson’s life. Conservation and Stewardship The Museum has been recognized and supported for its commitment to preservation. It was awarded fund ing through a grant from Heritage Preservation in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This grant enabled comprehensive conservation assessments of both the Museum’s artifact collection and the historic Bolling Building itself. These assessments have been instrumental in guiding the Museum’s long-term preservation strategy, ensur ing best practices in conservation and collections management.