The Wren's Nest, Historic house museum in West End, Atlanta, United States
Description
The Wren's Nest is a wooden Queen Anne Victorian house with six rooms containing period furnishings and displays focused on Joel Chandler Harris's literary output. The rooms show how this journalist and author lived and worked during the late 1800s.
History
The building was constructed in 1870 and Joel Chandler Harris purchased it in 1881 using earnings from his first book. He made this house his home while writing works that would define his literary career.
Culture
Professional storytellers perform African American folktales here, bringing Brer Rabbit stories and other traditional narratives to life for visitors who come to listen and learn.
Practical
The museum typically welcomes visitors on Saturdays with guided tours and storytelling performances throughout the day. Free parking is available on the grounds, making it easy to explore this historic home at your own pace.
Did you know?
The name came about in 1895 when Harris discovered wrens building nests inside his mailbox, prompting him to rename his property from Snap Bean Farm. This unexpected finding gave the house a distinctive name that has stuck through the centuries.
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