Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

06/05/2026

Thank you to the Wilson County Tourism Development Authority for capturing these great shots of our whirligigs during their conservation process! 🛠️✨

Duckie, Angle Star, and Geometry are the three whirligigs that recently underwent some much-needed repairs.

Geometry, in particular, required extensive mechanical work and brand-new reflectors. Finding the right parts was a true treasure hunt—it needed new bearings and races that originally belonged to an old automobile! Because those specific parts have long been discontinued, sourcing them was quite the challenge, but our team made it happen.

🎨 Fun preservation fact: The backs of Geometry’s new reflectors were clear-coated specifically to preserve the signatures on them!

We want to give a massive thank you to everyone who participated in the Reflector Project! Stay tuned—we will soon show you exactly where your personalized reflector has been placed! 👇

06/04/2026

Sorry for the inconvenience, but we will be closing the museum early today. Come sure to come back tomorrow at 10am.

06/03/2026

This week, you can pick your own temporary tattoo at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Museum on June 6th from 10 am to 1:30 pm! We can’t wait to see you there☺️

06/02/2026

Ben loved his time at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park! Don’t forget to share your experiences with us so we can make it the best one for you 😊

05/30/2026

A perfect day to visit with us during the & Maggiepalooza

Don’t forget to visit our Museum & gift shop to make a dog inspired craft!

05/30/2026

A perfect day to visit with us during the Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market & The Maggie Society Canine Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Education Maggiepalooza

Don’t forget to visit our Museum & gift shop to make a dog inspired craft!

05/29/2026

Big thank you to our series sponsors Wilson County Tourism Development Authority for last night's Los Acoustics Guys concert. We’re excited to see everybody back on June 11 with the Caroline Keller band. To keep up to speed, make sure to download the comeseewilson app for the community calendar! https://comeseewilson.com/

Thank you to our concert sponsor Casa Azul de Wilson for all they do for Wilson. Be sure to check out all of their amazing work. https://casaazuldewilson.org/

05/28/2026

Come out and have dinner with us! Gig in the Park with Los Acoustic Guys starts at 6 pm.

See you soon!

📣 Here is the Food Vendor List for the 5.28 Gig in the Park concert with Los Acoustic Guys sponsored by Casa Azul de Wilson 🙌

🍔 Everette's Concessions
🥔 Jett’s Curbside Cravings
🍗 SaYum Jamaican Restaurant
🌮 Taste Of Texas MX Street Food
🍦 The Scoop Truck
🍿 Whirligig Popcorn Shoppe
🥞 Yo Momma Stacks
🌯 Z Halal Grill

Grab a chair, your friends, some good eats, and get ready to rock out with Los Acoustic Guys! 🎸

The Gig in the Park concert series is presented by Wilson County Tourism Development Authority and cohosted between Wilson Downtown Development and the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park nonprofit 🎶

05/28/2026

🎸 SPANISH ROCK IS COMING TO GIG IN THE PARK! 🎸

We are just a COUPLE HOURS AWAY from our next Gig in the Park, and we could not be more excited to welcome Los Acoustic Guys to the stage with concert sponsor Casa Azul de Wilson!

Based right here in North Carolina, this incredible 5-piece band brings over 15 years of experience and a high-energy sound that blends acoustic elements with the raw intensity of rock en español. 🇲🇽✨

Get ready to sing and dance along to a nostalgic, culturally rich repertoire inspired by absolute icons like Maná, Caifanes, Soda Stereo, and Santana. Trust us, you don’t want to miss the energy they are bringing to Downtown Wilson!

🗓️ When: Thursday, May 28th
📍 Where: Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
🎟️ Admission: FREE!

Tag your concert buddies, grab your lawn chairs, and let’s make it a night to remember. Who’s ready?! 🙌🎤

This concert series is brought to you by Wilson County Tourism Development Authority 🫶

05/26/2026

Hi 👋 we’re making paper plate dogs in the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Museum this Saturday!

Make sure to check out the Wilson Famers & Artisans Market and Maggiepoolza from 8am - 12pm.