Ivy Green facts for kids
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Ivy Green (Helen Keller Birthplace*)
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Ivy Green in 2009
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 Location in Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Location | 300 West North Commons, Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States |
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| Area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Built | 1820 |
| Architect | David Keller; Mary Fairfax Moore |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000101 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 25, 1970 |
| Designated NHL | March 31, 1992 |
Ivy Green is a special historic house museum located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States. It was built a long time ago, in 1820. This house is famous because it was the birthplace and childhood home of Helen Keller. Helen Keller was an amazing person who was both deaf and blind. She learned to communicate and became a famous author and speaker. Today, Ivy Green is a museum. It helps people learn about Helen Keller's incredible life.
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About Ivy Green
Ivy Green is in a quiet neighborhood in Tuscumbia. The property has three main parts. These are the main house, a small cottage where Helen was born, and a water well.
The Main House
The main house is a 1+1⁄2-story building. It has a pointed roof and wooden siding. The front of the house has five sections with windows. The main door is in the middle. It has a small roof over it and windows on the sides. Helen Keller's grandfather, David Keller, built this house in 1820.
The Birthplace Cottage
Near the main house is a smaller building. This was originally an office for the plantation. It was later made into a special room for Helen's mother. Helen Keller was born in this cottage in 1880.
The Famous Well
Between the two buildings, you can find a water well with a pump. This well is very important to Helen Keller's story. It is where she first learned to understand words. Her teacher, Anne Sullivan, helped her connect the feeling of water with the word "water." This moment changed Helen's life forever.
Ivy Green as a Museum
In 1954, Ivy Green became a museum. It is dedicated to sharing Helen Keller's life story. A small fire happened in 1972, but it did not cause much damage. After the fire, the Keller family gave more items to the museum.
The Miracle Worker Play
Every summer, for more than 30 years, a special play is performed at Ivy Green. The play is called The Miracle Worker. It was written by William Gibson. The play tells the story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan. It shows how Anne helped Helen learn to communicate.
The play is usually performed from early June to mid-July. Many people come to watch it. It is especially popular during the Helen Keller Festival. This festival happens in Tuscumbia every June.
See also
In Spanish: Ivy Green para niños
