22/04/2023
Ivy Green
A historic house in Tuscumbia, Ivy green was the childhood home of the famous Helen Keller. Helen became deaf and blind at an early age, but would go on to be a celebrated author and an inspiration for many.
It’s believed she contracted scarlet fever and was examined by Alexander Graham Bell. Yes, that Mr Bell, the inventor of the telephone, who sent her to Anne Sullivan. Anne was a 20-year-old teacher, who remained with her student for almost 50 years until Helen passed away.
Now, you can explore Helen Keller’s historic childhood home, which was built in 1820. Learn all about her remarkable life, including her novels The Story of My Life and The Miracle Worker.
