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Highlights
Step into a 1913 time capsule at Atlanta's oldest house museum, exploring 1800s Victorian decor & its unique story.
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Highlights
- The Mailbox & Front Porch: The story behind the home’s name—how a family of wrens built a nest in the mailbox, prompting Harris to build a new mailbox so as not to disturb the birds.
- The Writing Desk & Porch Office: An inside look at the porch table where Harris wrote many of his famous 35 books of fiction and folklore.
- The Parlor & Living Quarters: Key details on Victorian interior design, original family furnishings, and artifacts preserved from the turn of the 20th century.
- The Library & Literary Legacy: How Harris's writing influenced major literary figures like Mark Twain and Rudyard Kipling.
What to Expect
Guests are invited to step back in time and immerse themselves in the rich history of The Wren's Nest House Museum. Built around 1870 and substantially remodeled in the 1880s, the home offers a unique glimpse into upper-middle-class living in late Victorian Atlanta. Visitors can admire the original 1800s Victorian decor and furnishings, most of which belonged to Joel Chandler Harris and his family, providing an authentic historical experience.
Having remained untouched and unmodified for over a century, the house stands as a perfectly preserved 1913 time capsule. It holds the distinction of being Atlanta's oldest house museum, opening its doors to the public in 1913 with support from figures like Andrew Carnegie and Theodore Roosevelt. The museum also shares the heartwarming story behind its whimsical name, originating from wrens nesting in the mailbox.
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Important Information: A limit of 1 voucher per person applies.
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Fine Print
Promotional value expires 180 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
- 3-day hassle-free refund guarantee: Free cancellation for up to 3 days after purchase for unredeemed vouchers.
- May be repurchased every 30 days.
- Limit 1 per person.
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