After leaving Red Bay, we decided to take our time driving back to Maine. One of the attractions not too far from us was the birthplace and home of Helen Keller.
So off we went to Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama located two miles off Hwys. 72 and 43 in Colbert County. What an historic moment!!!
We all remember the play/movie The Miracle Worker. Just think what it was like to see the famous well pump located between the main house and cottage (birthplace) which is where Helen first recognized the meaning of the sign language for water. It gave us chills.
The main house built in 1820 contained much of the original furniture of the Keller Family and hundreds of momentos of Miss Keller's life including her library of Braille books and old Braille typewriter.
During the months of late June and July, performances of The Miracle Worker is performed on the grounds of Ivy Green on the weekends. Lee and I saw the staging and performance area in the gardens.
What an amazing woman and amazing life!! We learned so much about Helen from this visit and were inspired to know more so we purchased some books at the gift shop. Lee and I were very moved by this experience.
One more fabulous journey to add to our list!!!
Join us as we share our adventures, traveling along in our 45 foot motor coach.
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