We know everyone was anxious about how the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park would hold up to Florence's tropical-speed winds. So far so good! We shot this video this morning. Please share this video. We'd like to keep people at home and safe as much as possible. The roads have a lot of debris on them and we'd like to keep them as clear as possible for emergency personnel and work crews. | City of Wilson, NC - Government

We know that everyone could not get to the groundbreaking today for Whirligig Station so we shot some video of what the former Hi-Dollar Warehouse looks like right now. The project will include 90 apartments, retail spaces on both Tarboro and Goldsboro streets, and a visitors center for Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. Congratulations to everyone at Historic Downtown Wilson for their hard work to make this project a reality! | City of Wilson, NC - Government

Meet Roy Palmer, Executive Director of the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and Arts Innovation Coordinator for the City of Wilson. The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park Museum & Gift Shop, located across from Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, offers a captivating glimpse into the world of Vollis Simpson. Since its 2022 opening, the museum has showcased original whirligigs, from grand to delicate. Visitors can explore Simpson's story and the park's history through a video kiosk. The gift shop features Whi