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Visit Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller
Open Tomorrow – 8:30a to 4p
Miracle Worker Play Dates for 2026
No performances on July 3rd & 4th • 48-hour notice required for refund
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Friday June 19
Saturday June 20
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
Friday July 10
Saturday July 11
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
The Home
Learn about Helen Adams Keller, her family, her illness, her teacher, Anne Sullivan and see how Keller’s life developed starting in this beautiful and historic home.
Plan Your Trip
Ivy Green is a wonderful destination for travel and we recommend taking in various site, stays and meals in the Shoals area. We can’t wait to show you all the area has to offer.
The Grounds
The home is a traditional clapboard home in typical Southern architecture. Take a walk through history and experience the homestead upkept with original furnishings, memorabilia and more!
HELEN'S LIFE AND STORY
Biography
Learn about Helen Adams Keller, her family, her illness, her teacher, Anne Sullivan and see how Keller's life developed starting in this beautiful and historic home.
Helen's Story for Kids
Children will love visiting the home to take a walk through history. On our Kid's page they can learn about Braille, learn about her story and complete our Scavenger Hunt!
Her International
Impact
Helen traveled to 39 countries spreading her
story and advocating for the deaf & blind.
The Keller EFFECT
Lions Club
The Lions Club works to honor Helen’s challenge to be “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness”. Including sight programs aimed at preventable blindness
The Miracle Worker
Each summer an incredible troupe of actors recreates the amazing story of Helen, Annie and the miracle that happened at Ivy Green. An experience that is wonderful for all ages.
Camp Courage
The camp for the hearing impaired and visually impaired middle schoolers. Campers work with college education majors and learn independence and walk in Helen’s footsteps.