Each summer an incredible troupe of actors recreates the amazing story of Helen, Annie and the miracle that happened at Ivy Green. An experience that is wonderful for all ages. Learn more

Located on a 640-acre tract in historic Tuscumbia, Ivy Green was built in 1820 by David and Mary Fairfax Moore Keller, grandparents of Helen Keller. The old “whistle path” carries the visitor to the outdoor kitchen from the main home.

Built in 1820 only one year after Alabama became the 22 nd State of the U.S., Ivy Green is a simple, white clapboard home design in typical Southern architecture. The main house is of Virginia cottage construction, with four large rooms on the first floor bisected by a wide hall.

In 1954, through the efforts of the Helen Keller Property Board of Tuscumbia and the State of Alabama, Ivy Green was made a permanent shrine and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ivy Green is located two miles off Hwys. 72 and 43 in …

Playwright William Gibson’s epic drama The Miracle Worker is performed on the grounds of Ivy Green each year on weekends from early June through mid July.

After the visit Bell connected the Kellers to The Perkins Institute and by March 3, 1887 Anne Sullivan came to Ivy Green to be Helen’s teacher. The strong willed Sullivan, a recent graduate of the Perkins school, met her match in Helen.

The Camp is held here on the grounds of Helen Keller’s Home in Ivy Green. The camp offers arts and crafts, music, drama, field trips and discussions of Keller’s life and work.

We offer a variety of services to ensure the best possible accessibility to the house, grounds and facilities in recognition of the diversity of our general public’s abilities and needs. To arrange for assistance, call (256) 383-4066, or speak with an Ivy Green staff member upon arrival.

Donating to Ivy Green Donate by Mail If you would like to donate to the Helen Keller Birthplace by tax deductable check mail to: Helen Keller Birthplace 300 North Commons West Tuscumbia, AL 35674 Checks made payable to Helen Keller Birthplace.

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