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
 
Debbie S Veal

Debbie S Veal Eveything looks fantastic. All of the hard work paid off. I can't wait to come see it !!!

Yesterday at 10:56am · Report
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The Wren's Nest -- all gussied up the other night. Photo courtesy of (and copyright!) Jonathan Hillyer of hillyerphoto.com.

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Good question, Janet. I hadn't thought of that, but I'll look into it.

We also have a few more architectural photos that I posted the other day: http://bit.ly/6zHaEx
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Janet
Janet
I would buy one.
7 hours ago
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The Wren's Nest likes these 1917 illustrations from NIGHTS WITH UNCLE REMUS.

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These illustrations by Milo Winter from Nights with Uncle Remus (1917) are great. Brer Terrapin’s understated elegance belongs on the Sartorialist.
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The Wren's Nest
Good internet sleuthing, Robin. That canvas cover is drool-inducing.
December 29, 2009 at 8:41pm
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The Wren's Nest is bummed about Vic Chesnutt.

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Yesterday Vic Chesnutt died in Athens, GA at the age of 45. I mention his passing because in 2003 Chesnutt wrote and recorded a song called “Wren’s Nest” that also refers to plenty of other Georgia heritage sites.
Beau Kelley
Beau Kelley
I am very sad to hear this... Thank you for sharing.
December 26, 2009 at 10:16am
Brian

Brian A quote for Christmas time: "And now the Farmer wishes, for old and young, the merriest Christmas and the happiest New Year the world has ever seen. He hopes that the materialists will never be able to destroy in the minds of the children the budding faith in things unseen, the kindling belief in things beyond their kn...owledge; he hopes that Santa Claus will come to them while they sleep, and that real fairies will dance in their innocent dreams!." -- Joel Chandler Harris, "Santa Claus and the Fairies," Uncle Remus magazine circa 1907. Merry Christmas to the Wren's Nest!

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December 24, 2009 at 10:13am · Report
Gwendolyn Butler
Gwendolyn Butler
I am really excited to learn about the Wrens Nest, Iam a grass root Atlantan and I knew of Crowe's Nest for many years even L.C. Crowe from City Hall back in the day we used to have a good time at Crowe's Nest. The Museum sounds just as great.
December 26, 2009 at 12:08pm
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The Wren's Nest ain't open tomorrow, but will be open Saturday the 26th with storytelling by Akbar Imhotep at 1 pm!

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Akbar has been telling stories at the Wren’s Nest since the beginning of time. But only now have I gotten my hands on his album of Brer Rabbit stories. We've got 'em in our museum store and available for purchase online.
Margie
Margie
Go see Akbar - he's great!!!
December 24, 2009 at 11:46am
Norris
Norris
I heard him twenty years ago in Tifton. I agree. Go.
December 24, 2009 at 1:28pm
Linda

Linda I grew up going here so many times. WOW!!

December 22, 2009 at 8:17am · Report
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Linda, we miss you! Come back!
December 22, 2009 at 9:02am
Linda
Linda
Thanks. I remember visiting there with the Girl Scout's and on May Day. This was in the 60's, years ago.
December 22, 2009 at 10:29am
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The Wren's Nest saw a lot of Uncle Remus in FANTASTIC MR. FOX.

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You don’t even have to read the Uncle Remus tales to see that Brer Fox paved the way for his fantastic descendant. Just look at how Frost depicts Brer Wolf and Brer Fox.
Jamie
Jamie
Really amazing how alike Brer Fox and Mr. Fox are.
December 18, 2009 at 12:51pm
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The Wren's Nest has exactly 1 picture from the Victorian Christmas party. Little help?

Margie
Margie
I wish I had remembered to bring my camera!
December 18, 2009 at 3:28pm
Tom Hill
Tom Hill
In my mind, many more pictures... great sunday...
December 19, 2009 at 1:40am
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The Wren's Nest digs this live version of Brer Rabbit Blues #8, by (Facebook Fan!) Tom Hill & the Midnight Suns.

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One Rabbit, One Fox, and One Bear.
Sally
Sally
I am rocking around the tree with this one....love it
December 16, 2009 at 7:26am
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I have heard of Flobots, Tom. And that's a great idea! Hopefully they haven't outgrown their MC's roots.
December 16, 2009 at 8:30am
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The Wren's Nest is pleased to report that the new mural along the BeltLine in West End is complete. Uncle Remus and a few lil rabs snuck in there.

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Our neighborhood just received a new mural courtesy of artist Malaika Favorite.
Randy
Randy
Please, please Brer' Bear - please don't through me in dat briar patch!
December 11, 2009 at 9:52pm
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The Wren's Nest totally neglected to tell you that yesterday was Joel Chandler Harris Day in Georgia! How did you celebrate?

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Today would have been Joel Chandler Harris‘ 164th birthday if he had pledged his soul to darkness in favor of eternal life. But he didn’t!
Trevor Beemon
Trevor Beemon
I remembered! haha
December 10, 2009 at 4:14pm
Tom Hill
Tom Hill
Well, I think I'll read a little of one of his books, On the Plantation, seems he or at least his character Joe Maxwell was quite a prankster.
December 11, 2009 at 3:20am
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The Wren's Nest is in the midst of a mind-boggingly excellent Victorian Christmas celebration! Join us! And Khaatim S. El, Matthew Crane, Anne Cunningham, and Jodi Florence.

December 6, 2009 at 10:50am
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The Wren's Nest is getting all gussied up for Victorian Christmas tomorrow! Thanks to all of our our volunteers and the leadership of Ida Beth Barner, Annette H. Shakespeare, Catherine Lee, and Lauren Lee.

Ida Beth Barner
Ida Beth Barner
And Jackie Lee. Our 'new girl was super'. You are welcome, it was our pleasure . thanks for he opportunity.
December 6, 2009 at 8:43pm
Jodi Florence
Jodi Florence
the house looked beautiful. thank you all for your help!
December 7, 2009 at 10:43am
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The Wren's Nest Look, Ma! Indoor plumbin'!

Read Boon
Read Boon
JoCha Harris is turning in his grave...
December 4, 2009 at 6:35am
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Thanks, y'all!

Well, except you, Read. You may be right, but at least I don't have a walk of shame to the outhouse every day anymore.
December 4, 2009 at 7:25am