The Wren's Nest
This Nation's Most Exciting House Museum.

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Location:
Atlanta, GA, 30310
Phone:
404-753-7735
Tues - Sat:
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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The Wren's Nest has been without Joel Chandler Harris for 101 years.

Uncle Remus Cannot Die — New York Times Obituary of Joel Chandler Harris
Source: www.wrensnestonline.com
"His death is mourned by many friends, and by the whole country. But Uncle Remus lives."
Yesterday at 12:38pm
Cheryl
Cheryl at 3:30pm July 3
I love Uncle Remus stories told correctly.
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The Wren's Nest Publishing Company is looking for prose, poetry and fiction from Atlanta-area high school students. Deadline -- July 6th!

July 6th Deadline for Wren’s Nest Publishing Co. Submissions
Source: www.wrensnestonline.com
Know an Atlanta-area teenager who likes to write or make art? Have 'em send their stuff our way! Our publication -- Wayfarer's Diary -- will be released to an audience of 80,000 at the Decatur Book Festival.
Thu at 1:30pm
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The Wren's Nest has once again inspired greatness in journalism.

An Article on The Wren’s Nest Won An Award — It’s About Damn Time
Source: www.wrensnestonline.com
Rachael Maddux wins an award for her Paste Magazine article, Dummies in the Attic.
Wed at 2:36pm
Cheryl
Cheryl at 3:19am July 2
Congratulations, Rachael.
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The Wren's Nest just returned stationary because it was accidentally printed on paper that was too fancy. I'm still (I'm still) Jenny from the block.

June 25 at 1:31pm
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The Wren's Nest at 6:20am June 26
Yep! They're gonna make 'em into note pads, or something like that.
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The Wren's Nest sent the Publishing Company to the AJC. Hilarity ensued, sort of.

Wren’s Nest Publishing Company Visits the AJC
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Topics discussed -- Jon and Kate Plus 8, How The AJC May or May Not Look Like USA Today, French Fries
June 25 at 11:18am
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The Wren's Nest took the Publishing Company on the road to Paste Magazine last week.

Paste Magazine Hosts the Wren’s Nest Publishing Co.
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The Wren's Nest Publishing Company is our team of student editors who create a student literary journal for the Decatur Book Festival.
June 19 at 12:49pm
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The Wren's Nest has been stood up twice today. Not oncet, twicet!

June 18 at 9:28am
Ida Beth
Ida Beth at 11:40am June 18
Dang! Must be the heat.
Kay
Kay at 9:41pm June 18
what happened?
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The Wren's Nest at 12:38pm June 19
Normally we require a deposit, but for whatever reason on June 18th, 2009 we didn't. Oh well!
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The Wren's Nest is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday from 5:30 - 8 at the Ravinia Club in Dunwoody.

Ravinia Club Fundraiser Tomorrow, Proudly Serving Wren’s Nest Libations!
Source: www.wrensnestonline.com
Join us for a Marga-Remus or seven.
June 17 at 8:57am
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The Wren's Nest at 12:57pm June 19
Janet, the fundraiser was great fun, and the molasses ran like margaritas. Just like margaritas, in fact.
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The Wren's Nest replaced plywood with window. Tom Bretherton for the win!

The Wren’s Nest » Wren’s Nest Conservation Project — Fixing Historic Windows
Source: www.wrensnestonline.com
Tom Bretherton repaired a window that had been boarded up for several years.
June 6 at 11:20am
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The Wren's Nest isn't the only thing worth preserving in Georgia.

The Wren’s Nest » Georgia Preservation Roundup
Source: www.wrensnestonline.com
Much like the NBA Playoffs, historic preservation cannot possibly be contained in the month of May.
June 4 at 11:48am
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The Wren's Nest So what's up with The Princess and the Frog? Is it (a) totally offensive; (b) totally harmless; (c) Song of the South 2: Electric Boogaloo; or (d) a sign that Disney will be criticized for e
verything?

The Wren’s Nest » Disney’s ‘Princess and the Frog’ Pre-Controversy Controversy Fun
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The Wren's Nest is Atlanta's oldest house museum. It's the home of Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, and Brer Rabbit.
June 3 at 10:36am
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The Wren's Nest smells of rich mahogany, has many leather-bound books, and is in today's AJC.

The Wren’s Nest » Atlanta Journal-Constitution Features Wren’s Nest Conservation Project
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The Wren's Nest is Atlanta's oldest house museum. It's the home of Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, and Brer Rabbit.
May 18 at 12:01pm
Michelle

Michelle Gosh, I used to be in the U.R. Festival every year as a little girl. I still have pictures. Hi, glad to see you.

May 17 at 3:32pm · Report
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The Wren's Nest didn't know they made soap boxes this size.

The Wren’s Nest » Paste Magazine in Trouble — You Can (and Totally Should) Help!
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The Wren's Nest is Atlanta's oldest house museum. It's the home of Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, and Brer Rabbit.
May 14 at 10:57am
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The Wren's Nest is meta-nonfictional.

Tourism companies turn to social networking - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
Source: atlanta.bizjournals.com
Tourism companies turn to social networking
May 8 at 7:10am
Chris
Chris at 7:53am May 8
That's how I found you guys! So glad this is a new trend of marketing for non-profits. Cheap and lets your "fans" keep up with the goings on. I wish some of my other favorite non-profits did this!!!
Gina
Gina at 8:03am May 8
Hopefully more will catch up. Love keeping up with non-profs this way. Must remain mindful of expenses!
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The Wren's Nest at 7:08am May 9
Thanks, y'all! We like keeping it real, keeping it cheap, and keeping a high return on investment.
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The Wren's Nest now has excellent wheelbarrow access.

The Wren’s Nest » Wren’s Nest Conservation Project - New Brick Path and Secret Tunnel Part 2
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The Wren's Nest is Atlanta's oldest house museum. It's the home of Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, and Brer Rabbit.
May 7 at 2:29pm
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The Wren's Nest hasn't been this excited since Jimmy Carter toured in '71. 1971, that is. http://tr.im/PrairieHome

May 5 at 12:45pm
Billy Shurling

Billy Shurling This sounds like a wonderful project. Wish much success.This is too much for my poor eyesight.

May 4 at 7:08pm · Report
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The Wren's Nest is jamming to the 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra.

May 1 at 4:23pm
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The Wren's Nest means no offense to the floor.

The Wren’s Nest » National Historic Marker No Longer On the Floor
Source: www.wrensnestonline.com
The Wren's Nest is Atlanta's oldest house museum. It's the home of Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, and Brer Rabbit.
May 1 at 9:59am
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The Wren's Nest is hosting the West End Tour of Homes Kick-Off Concert tomorrow night. Want to join? Tickets are still available.

The Wren’s Nest » West End Tour of Homes Opening Concert at The Wren’s Nest
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The Wren's Nest is Atlanta's oldest house museum. It's the home of Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, and Brer Rabbit.
April 30 at 9:18am
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The Wren's Nest wants to remind you that applications to be an editor for the Wren's Nest Publishing Company are due May 10th.

The Wren's Nest | Wren's Nest Publishing Co.
Source: www.wrensnestonline.com
Hey! High school students! Want to be a part of the Wren's Nest Publishing Co. in 2009? We thought so! If you're looking to be one of the all-powerful student editors, we can't wait to receive your editor application. ...
April 29 at 7:49am
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The Wren's Nest is 99% repainted.

The Wren’s Nest » Wren’s Nest Conservation Update - Painting the House Part 3 and the Copper Pipe Di
Source: www.wrensnestonline.com
The Wren's Nest is Atlanta's oldest house museum. It's the home of Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, and Brer Rabbit.
April 16 at 1:48pm
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The Wren's Nest at 2:27pm April 16
Janet, we won't charge you if you gaze adoringly from our front yard.
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The Wren's Nest covets this Brer Rabbit wallpaper by William Morris.

The Wren’s Nest » William Morris and His Brer Rabbit Wallpaper
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The Wren's Nest is Atlanta's oldest house museum. It's the home of Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, and Brer Rabbit.
April 14 at 10:03am
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The Wren's Nest plans to take over the worl--err, the #1 ranking of ATL attractions on TripAdvisor.com. Watch out, Segway Tours. http://tr.im/WrensNestWahoo

April 13 at 2:29pm