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Thousands of visitors from around the world come to Tuscumbia, Alabama each year to celebrate the achievements of the remarkable woman who has come to be known as Americas First Lady of Courage.

School children throughout Northwest Alabama and surrounding areas participate in Keller Kids to learn Braille and sign language, plus play games which help them become more aware of the challenges that face people who are deaf, blind, or live with physical handicaps. The Festival remains volunteer project, annually attracting over 75,000 people to events held throughout the city.

We are looking forward to this years festival and hope youll join us in Tuscumbia, Alabama for all the festival fun, food, and music. Admission 2 and and School children throughout Northwest Alabama and surrounding areas participate in Keller Kids to learn Braille and sign language, plus play games which help them become more aware of the challenges that face people who are deaf, blind, or live with physical handicaps.

Keller went on to become an international symbol of hope and spent her life working to improve the conditions of the blind and deafblind around the world. Festival organizers hope to provide the younger generation with an educated and compassionate awareness of the barriers that must be overcome by handicapped children and adults. Helen Keller was born and raised in Northwest Alabama, and it was in Tuscumbia that she learned to communicate through the tireless efforts of her equally famous teacher, Annie Sullivan.

Thousands of visitors from around the world come to Tuscumbia, Alabama each year to celebrate the achievements of the remarkable woman who has come to be known as Americas First Lady of Courage. on Visit our website often for the uptodate information you are looking for entertainment, schedule of events, directions, and much more. School children throughout Northwest Alabama and surrounding areas participate in Keller Kids to learn Braille and sign language, plus play games which help them become more aware of the challenges that face people who are deaf, blind, or live with physical handicaps.

Major Corporate Sponors for the 29th Annual Helen Keller Festival includeCity of Tuscumbia Comcast Cable Buffalo Rock Big River Broadcasting Bankston Motorhomes of Florence, Inc. Festival organizers hope to provide the younger generation with an educated and compassionate awareness of the barriers that must be overcome by handicapped children and adults. Tags: festival, Tuscumbia