helen keller birthplace and outdoor play, "the miracle worker"

While visiting the surrounding area in Northern Alabama we included a stop at the Helen Keller home and museum. Today the world is still fascinated by her story and her influence on the world. I think everyone should experience her story here. I thought I knew a lot, but I had missed a lot about her life. Being in the house you can visualize her as a child and learn what it was like for her. You get to hear all the special things that she had access to in order for her to learn and overcome most of the limitations she faced. The well is there where she said her firs word 'water.The front yard was lovely with one of the largest magnolia trees I have ever seen. Also in the front yard was a live oak tree which was as impressive as the magnolia tree. The house also tells Ann Sullivan's story as her teacher, tutor, world traveler with Helen. Don't miss it.

Was visiting the area and decided to visit the birthplace and home of Helen Keller. Beautiful setting and an interesting stop. There was only one lady working at the time, we had to wait a good length of time before she came back to us. We wandered through the museum room full of memorabilia while we waited, so time was not lost. Tour guide was very friendly, informative and full of stories of Helen Keller. After showing us through the home we were left to wander the estate on our own. You may go at your own pace which I enjoy. Overall, a very humbling experience of a remarkable lady and her legacy!

Visited her between Christmas and New Years. We had an excellent guide that took us thru the home and gave us information on the outside areas. The home was decorated for Christmas. Loved the historical videos.

Came to Florence for other reasons, but went by here while there. Beautifully laid out grounds and home. Brought back memories of "The Miracle Worker"

it was pretty interesting, but if you don't like to climb stairs, my mother is 80 yrs old it was a little difficult, but she managed & she really enjoyed it ! photo's were awesome

We arrived early in the morning and were given a private tour of the house and grounds (well before others arrived). Spent hours reading everything on display including hand written letters by Helen Keller. Truly an inspiration and gym..A MUST SEE.

We almost didn't stop but very glad we did! The grounds were very pretty with giant trees. Really enjoyed the house and the little personal tour we received. Glad we ended up stopping here.

I've visited here often through the years. There's a peace here you don't feel in many places. ..I find it rather ironic since Ms. Keller had little piece in her early life.It's very interesting to see the humble beginnings of the lady who fought against some horrible odds and won.Once again...a great bit of history to be learned and seen here. Must see.

There seem to be 2 www.tripadvisor.com sites for Helen Keller's birthplace....IVY GREEN and HELEN KELLER BIRTHPLACE AND OUTDOOR PLAY, "THE MIRACLE WORKER". They are located on the same grounds. I'll post this review to both.We enjoyed our tour which started with a docent giving us a tour of the first floor of the family home. She pointed out the adjacent building where Helen Keller was actually born. We then continued the tour of the home and gardens on our own. This included the upstairs bedrooms of the home with furniture original to the family home. Outside, you can wander through the gardens to see the ice house and water pump that helped Helen Keller learn how words corresponded to items.In the summer, "The Miracle Worker" play is done on the grounds and the backdrops for the play are in the back yard.Make sure you stop to see the "Moon Tree" in the backyard which started from a seed that flew to the moon and back in 1971.We spent about an hour on the grounds and certainly recommend visiting this site. We got a AAA discount for our admission.

This was not on my itinerary on the Blues Trail but my wife insisted! It was fascinating to learn of this woman I had never heard of before. An inspirational story in most attractive settings. Very good value.

This a great place for the entire family not only do we have her house but everyone should visit Spring Park with it you have a beautiful waterfall kid rides which include a train ride a merry go round food vendors tables an covered areas for live bands. As union laborer we have our yearly picnic at the park. I take my grandchildren there on a regular basis people also have their weddings an school pictures taken in front of the falls.

The docent did a good job of giving us an overview of Helen Keller and then you were left to check out the house and grounds on your own. I'm glad we took the time to stop.

It was outdoors on the grounds where Helen Keller lived, it was an intimate setting. The actors brought the story to life.

"The Miracle Worker" came out in 1962, long before I became a teacher, but this movie had a great deal of impact on me, as well as my sense of dedication, persistence, and commitment, and sense of what teaching has always been about. We drove past a sign for this house on our way to another house (The Rosenbaum House by Frank Lloyd Wright) and I knew I had to go here. (As many times as I've seen the film, I never made the connection with this town and was quite surprised to find the home here.) We stopped immediately and were able to get in on the next tour.Walking through the house (with an excellent tour guide) brought back scene after scene from the movie. Seeing the water pump almost brought me to tears. There is a bronze statue of young Helen Keller and I found myself touching her hand, over and over. (If you know the story, you know what I'm talking about.) There is a wonderful collection of memorabilia and through them, developed an even better, fuller, and deeper sense of who this amazing woman (and her remarkable teacher) were. As a life-long educator, this tour was emotional and deeply personal for me. One of the best tours I've done, and a very happy surprise to discover it on our way somewhere else.

I have seen the play several times and am never disappointed. Sometimes it is hard for children to see, especially in the lower reserved seats. Well done play, especially since it is where it actually happened. Helps history come to life.