Woodson History Center Renovations

Renovations began in 2009 with the installation of an elevator, and repairs and updates to the exterior.  Major renovations continued in 2010 on the interior.

The first floor of the 1963 addition to the building featured a new handicap accessible back entrance leading to a 2,800 square foot gallery and reception area, and an updated research library. An 800 square foot second floor gallery now overlooks the first floor gallery, and includes an adjoining children's area in what was once the master bedroom of the 1914 A.P. and Leigh Yawkey Woodson house.  

The north exterior brick wall of the house, which was covered up by the 1963 addition, has been exposed and serves as the backdrop to the new reception area, the second floor gallery and the open staircase joining the two galleries. A large reception hall and handicap accessible restrooms are now available in the lower level. All three levels are easily accessed by the elevator or the open staircase.

Updates and restoration have also take place in the 1914 historic Woodson house.  The dining room was restored so that it can be used as a large meeting room featuring the original Woodson family dining room table and buffet.  The living room, previously the research library, has become a comfortable sitting area where visitors can leisurely browse through many photos, documents and displays while relaxing in a wonderful historic setting.

The restored dining room and living room will serve as a reception area for historical society events and will be available for rent by outside groups.  Click here for rental information.

Along with all of the improvements to the public spaces, our archives and collection storage areas have been updated with appropriate climate control to ensure their safety well into the future. 

Click the slide show link above to view the progress of our project.