Ivy Green

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Tuscumbia

Elevation above the sea: 150 m

Website: http://helenkellerbirthplace.org

GPS coordinates: 34.73944,-87.70667

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30