Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama, is the birthplace and childhood home of Helen Keller, the renowned author, activist, and lecturer who overcame the challenges of being both deaf and blind. This historic site, built in 1820, is now a museum dedicated to Keller's life and achievements. Visitors can explore the original house, which contains personal artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia related to Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan. The property also includes the famous water pump where Keller first learned to communicate through sign language.
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