Saturdays at The Wren's Nest

1050 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard Southwest,Atlanta GA 30310

11 March, 2023

Description

The Wren’s Nest—the historic home of author, journalist, and folklorist Joel Chandler Harris, best known as the recorder of the Brer Rabbit folktales—is pleased to host historic house tours and a live storytelling hour every Saturday. Our Saturday hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and guests are required to purchase a timed ticket for admission. Please select a tour time of 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., or 1:45 p.m. For all ticket options, admission includes the live storytelling performance at 1:00 p.m. that can be enjoyed before or after your guided tour of the house. There is plenty to see and do in the West End area before and after your visit to The Wren's Nest - learn more here. Note: If Eventbrite ticket sales have closed for a particular date, please call us at 404-753-7735 to make arrangements for admission. About the tour: By exploring each room of The Wren's Nest, the historic home of a noteworthy American writer, tour takers will learn about the life of Joel Chandler Harris, the significance of the Brer Rabbit folktales in American literature, and trends in Atlanta history encapsulated by the city's oldest house museum. About the storytelling: For decades, The Wren's Nest has presented a weekly storytelling hour on Saturdays, allowing visitors to hear the tales in the spirit of their original form. Three professionals perform at these sessions: Josie Bailey, Chetter Galloway, and Gwendolyn J. Napier. All of them bring a unique style to their craft, making the old stories come to life for people of all ages. With their talents, we can share the stories that entertained, inspired, and taught so many (including Joel Chandler Harris) and introduce them to new audiences. Thank You To Our Supporters The Wren's Nest is supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, Georgia Humanities, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, and the Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. Georgia Council for the Arts also receives support from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.