It was in the 40s this morning, cloudy and windy, so I grabbed my oversized coat and winter boots and joined a group of locals and out-of-towners.
Everyone met at Coldwater Books and began boarding the trolley at 9:30 A.M.
The trolley was taking a group on a "Miracle Ride: Helen Keller in Living History.
Our guide shared a fascinating story about Helen Keller and her great-niece, Keller Johnson Thompson.
On the steps of Ivy Green, Mrs. Thompson told amazing stories of her great-aunt as we waited for a large group to finish their tour.
We toured the home and its many collections, including Helen's statues and the key that locked Annie Sullivan inside a closet.
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| Helen Keller, a girl who learned to communicate (WATER) |
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| Older Helen Keller |
Outside the Keller Museum, we could see Cherry Trees were in full bloom and the gardens aglow with spring colors.
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| Cherry Trees @ Ivy Green in full bloom |
Tuscumbia's Bicentennial Commission, Trolley Tour, and "Miracle Ride: Helen Keller in Living History" were awesome.
After the tour, I enjoyed soup, a lunch sandwich, and a slice of mile-high cheesecake.
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| Mile high cheesecake Cream cheese, pure vanilla, butter baked on a pecan & graham cracker crust! to die for! |
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| An eating bowl full of Crawfish bisque 1/2 turkey with smoked cheddar, melted chees, and a tall glass of iced tea |
I had a wonderful day, although it was a bit cold. However, I finished the day off with a hot bowl of Crawfish bisque.
