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.

Weekly storytelling sessions will occur every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. House tours are available on the hour and half hour from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and again at 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., following live storytelling.

Note: If Eventbrite ticket sales have closed for a particular date, please call us at 404-753-7735. We are happy to arrange for walk-up admission purchases.

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. Four professionals perform at these sessions: Esther Culver, Chetter Galloway, Akbar Imhotep, 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.

House tours and weekly storytelling are made possible with support from the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs and Fulton County Arts and Culture.

Wearing a mask while indoors is now optional. Policies are subject to change at any time based on local COVID-19 transmission rates, City of Atlanta mandates, and CDC guidance.