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Ivy Green

Historic residence · Tuscumbia, United States

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Ivy Green
Photo: Jennifer Lee from Alabama, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

History

Ivy Green is a historic house museum at 300 West North Commons in Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States. Built in 1820, it was the birthplace and childhood home of Helen Keller (1880–1968), who became well known after overcoming deaf-blind conditions to communicate; she became an author and public speaker. Designated as a National Historic Landmark, it is now operated as a museum honoring and interpreting Keller's life.

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About Helen Keller

Helen Adams Keller was an American deafblind author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer.

From the Wikipedia article “Helen Keller”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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