Our Mission

The Pearl S. Buck Birthplace preserves the birthplace home of the author Pearl S. Buck and interprets her life from its humble origins in the Appalachian town of Hillsboro, West Virginia to her rise to international recognition as a Nobel Prize winning author. The home is a cultural asset for the Hillsboro community, providing opportunities for education, recreation and economic development.

Board of Directors: Gail Ratliff, President Jolie Lewis, Vice President Nora Workman, Secretary/Treasurer Rose Anderson Amy Cole Sue Groves Kirk Judd Cara Rose Ruth Taylor

Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Acting Executive Director: Sue Groves

Mailing Address:

Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Museum

P.O. Box 126

Hillsboro, WV 24946

(304) 653-4430