Ivy Green

Ivy Green is the birthplace of Helen Keller. We stopped for a tour of the houses and grounds. This happened to be during a special festival with many events scheduled that were were not able to stay for. But we did get to see the home between large tours of kids. Here’s Joselyn at the entrance.

At this well, teacher Anne Sullivan revealed the mystery of language to seven year old Helen Keller by spelling the word w-a-t-e-r into her hand as water flowed over the other hand.

A statue depicting that event

The little house next to the main house where Helen Keller was born a normal infant. She became blind and deaf as a result of an illness at 18 months. The family later moved into the main house and this cottage was used as her “classroom.”

Playroom in the cottage showing some of her toys

Dining room in the main house with original china....some of which Helen broke in fits of temper. Sugar was in short supply and kept under lock in the cabinet at the left.

Parlor of the main house showing photo of Helen at age 7.

Parent’s bedroom and some of Helen and her mother’s clothes.

Helen’s bedroom she shared with Anne Sullivan upstairs in the main house.

Helen’s braille watch on display in the museum.

Joselyn sitting in front of the main house.

We decided not to try to stay for the play, “The Miracle Worker” that evening due to the crowds, pets, and heat.