Public park in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilson featuring 30 massive, vibrant, wind-driven whirligigs made from found materials by Vollis …
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Dec 18, 2024
Found this unique park by accident. Lots to see and a fascinating story. Easy parking and the museum/store has a lot to offer. Full review by vadocnj
Oct 13, 2024
Very cool place somewhat difficult to get to at times due to the local road construction and other projects in the area but if you can make it through the maze, it’s well worth the trip. Everybody in… Full review by Maridale2013
Aug 2, 2024
Such a cool place. This artist didn’t even start building these until he retired. The windmills are so much bigger than I had imagined and provide so much to look at. The longer you look, the more yo… Full review by Matt W
Why would any small town do something like that this for any reason other than to secure federal dollars under the arts program? I sure and when they announced it on wral all the news anchors laughed and I mean hard...
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No, Mr. Simpson lived in Wilson. He is the man that created these items. He had these and more at his home in Wilson and would let the public come visit them several times a year …
No, Mr. Simpson lived in Wilson. He is the man that created these items. He had these and more at his home in Wilson and would let the public come visit them several times a year until his death. He left some to the city when he died and they created the park. You should go see them. They are made out of odds-n-ins-and are rather amazing. Look up Vollis Simpson and read more about him and the whirligigs. :)
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