Savannah Ga - Hotel Stay Attractions - Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home

 

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home “That O’Connor was one of the great writers of the 20th century is now beyond argument” —The Washington Post Visit this literary treasure located on Lafayette Square in the heart of Savannah’s National Landmark Historic District. ENJOY the home in which one of America’s greatest writers spent the first 13 years of her life. VIEW rare books in the Bruckheimer Library, including children’s books from young O’Connor’s personal collection. WALK in the yard where the young Mary Flannery O’Connor taught a chicken to walk backwards. TOUR a restored Savannah home that reflects life during the Depression era. SHOP from our collection of books by and about O’Connor, as well as an array of gift items. General Admission: $6. Students: $5. Under 15: Free. Open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m Friday through Wednesday Closed Thursdays and major holidays (Please call ahead to confirm early Jan. and Sept. hours.) Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home - —Flannery O’Connor About Flannery O’Connor Born in Savannah, Georgia on March 25,1925, where she lived until 1938. Three-time winner of the O. Henry Award and winner of the National Book Award for Fiction. Author of the acclaimed novels Wise Blood (later adapted for the screen by director John Huston) and The Violent Bear It Away. Author of 32 short stories – including such classics as “A Good Man is Hard to Find” and “Good Country People.” 207 East Charlton St. Savannah. GA 31401 912-233-6014 info©flannery oconnorhome.org flannerycconnorhome org facebook.com/flanneryoconnorhome Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home

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Savannah Ga - Hotel Stay Attractions - Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home