Ivy Green, Historical residence in Tuscumbia, United States
Description
Ivy Green is a two-story wooden residence in white in Tuscumbia, Alabama. The facade shows columns that connect both floors, and several evenly arranged windows give the building a simple order.
History
The residence was built in 1820 as a family seat and later gained national recognition as the birthplace of Helen Keller in 1880. Here in 1887 the encounter between student and teacher took place that opened new paths in education.
Culture
The name comes from the wild ivy that once covered the entire property and gave it a green character. Visitors today see the room where Anne Sullivan gave her lessons and can understand how both communicated through patient practice.
Practical
The museum organizes guided tours where visitors see the rooms and learn more about daily life in the house. It is best to plan about an hour to see the interiors and the garden at a relaxed pace.
Did you know?
In the small side kitchen of the main house Helen Keller was born, and this room can still be seen today. The entire grounds also include an old well that served the family's water supply before the pump was installed.
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