Historic Homes

Helen Keller’s Birthplace and Home

Built in 1820 by Helen Keller’s grandfather. Infant Helen Keller developed high fever that took her sight and hearing. Each summer, The Miracle Worker, depicting how she overcame her handicaps, is re-enacted here.

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Getting There & Details

Admission
Admission charged
Hours
Open M-Sat. 8:30-4, Sun. 1-4.
Address
300 W. North Commons
Phone
256-383-4066
Website
www.helenkellerbirthplace.org
Map
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Upcoming Events

Events in Tuscumbia

Apr–May
28–2
Tuscumbia Tuesday Evening Trolley Tours
May
2
Historic Tuscumbia Walking Tours
May–Jun
7–4
Spring Park Market
May
8–10
Muscle Shoals Area Annual Street Rod Run
May
9
LaGrange Civil War Living History
May
25
Memorial Day Ceremony
Jun
10–14
Annual Helen Keller Festival of the Arts
Jun
11–14
Annual Helen Keller Festival