Saturdays at The Wren's Nest

Saturdays at The Wren's Nest

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Saturday, November 2 · 11am - 3pm EDT

Location

The Wren's Nest

1050 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310

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About this event

Visitor Update: The Wren's Nest will operate on a special schedule on October 26, 2024. Our final tour of the home will run from 1:30-2:00, and we will then host a free lecture about author Lillian Smith, led by Dr. Matthew Teutsch, from 2:00-3:00.

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 performance every Saturday.

  • Our Saturday hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and guests are asked to purchase a timed ticket for tour admission.
  • If you wish to enjoy both a tour and the weekly storytelling performance, please select the 1:00 p.m. ticket option.

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. Professionals perform at these sessions, all of whom 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 Gable Foundation, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many storytelling performances are there each Saturday?

There is one storytelling performance each Saturday that takes place at 1:00. If you wish to enjoy both the tour and the performance, we recommend reserving a ticket for the 1:00 time slot.

What if I take a tour at 11:00, 12:00, or 2:00 - can I still see the storytelling performance?

You are welcome to enjoy a tour and then return for the storytelling performance on the same day. Admission cannot be honored again at a later date.

How long does a tour last?

Tours last approximately 30-45 minutes.

What amenities does The Wren's Nest offer?

Free parking and outdoor picnic seating are available onsite, as well as a museum gift shop.

Are tours appropriate for children?

While children of all ages are welcome at The Wren's Nest, tours are most suitable for children ages 5 and older. We ask parents and guardians to please monitor young children during tours, given the fragile nature of our furniture and artifacts.

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Come join the fun at The Wren's Nest, Atlanta's oldest house museum, where folktales and stories are performed live every Saturday at 1:00.

$10 – $14