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We were dragged here by an O'Connor fan, and it was somewhat interesting. Nice to know there are people who care enough about a long gone author to keep their childhood home an attraction for her aging fans!
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Can't wait till this place reopens - Flannery O'Connor is arguably one of our greatest American writers - a very complex woman but to anyone who appreciates fine writing this place is Mecca...she was a complete original - her work still packs a punch that can take the wind out of you...…
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Date of experience: June 2020
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What an awesome experience visiting this house! Our tour guide was not only very knowledgeable about Flannery’s life, but she was visibly enthusiastic about the tour which it all the more better. The house displays objects used by Flannery throughout her life along with letters she wrote, which are quite funny. The staff was also very accommodating when I informed them that we would be running late. Would highly recommend!…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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If you're a literary tourist, this is a stop you don't want to miss! This is a unique opportunity to see an immaculately restored middle class home from the Depression era. The guides are well versed in the history of the home, its restoration, and the life and career of its most famous resident. We had a great time and were glad we made this stop!…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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The childhood home of Author Mary Flannery O'connor, interesting to see the home and the upper class way of life back in the early 1900's. The grounds and surrounding square, park were so nice.
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Date of experience: August 2019
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