Woodrow Wilson House

In Wilson's library

Today, on a roasting-hot Washington D.C. day, my grandma and I took the metro to Dupont Circle and walked over to the Woodrow Wilson House. Wilson, who had been president during World War I, had lived there during the final years of his life. It was Wilson who created the League of Nations, which failed, but was replaced by the United Nations. Once in the air-conditioned house, we saw a fifteen-minute video on the Wilson presidency. Afterwards, we took a guided tour, which took us through the dining room, library, bedrooms, kitchen, and gift showroom. In the showroom were numerous paintings, portraits, and rugs that were gifted to Wilson during his presidency. Most of the household items that were present had been there when the Wilson family was there. We also learned about his second wife, Edith, who took care of Wilson after he suffered from a stroke in 1920. Because of his condition, he needed attention, which was why there was an intercom system that could call for help. Also, there was an old elevator that would've carried Wilson up to the dining room and bedrooms. We were alone on the tour for most of the time, until four more people joined us. The trip was a wonderful learning experience, and tomorrow we plan to visit a similar historic site.

The "Liberty Rug" in the library

In Wilson's bedroom

In the kitchen