Nov 6Step inside the oldest house museum in Atlanta!#WrensNest #AtlantaHistory #HistoricHomes #ThingsToDoInAtlanta #AtlantaMuseumLatest
Nov 6Step inside the oldest house museum in Atlanta!#WrensNest #AtlantaHistory #HistoricHomes #ThingsToDoInAtlanta #AtlantaMuseum
Step into 1884 at the Wren’s Nest!♥ 57 · Nov 2
The most unique visit in Atlanta, GA♥ 38 · Aug 13
I was searching for old images of the house for @ancientatlanta I found these…♥ 35 · Jul 30
Last week we had a lovely group of students from @spelman_college on Folklore…♥ 31 · Oct 8
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Recognize that front porch?♥ 23 · Aug 19
Step into 1884 at the Wren’s Nest!
♥ 57 · Nov 2
The most unique visit in Atlanta, GA
♥ 38 · Aug 13
I was searching for old images of the house for @ancientatlanta I found these…
♥ 35 · Jul 30
Last week we had a lovely group of students from @spelman_college on Folklore…
♥ 31 · Oct 8
♥ 25 · Feb 24
Recognize that front porch?
♥ 23 · Aug 19
Guided House ToursExplore the Victorian home of Joel Chandler Harris through our guided house tours. Journey through time with our knowledgeable docents and explore the legacy of the Brer Rabbit tales and Harris’ writings.
Live StorytellingHear the Brer Rabbit stories and beloved tales from around the globe during a live storytelling performance. Our storytelling artists are masters of their craft.
The Mayor’s Summer Reading ClubAs an annual partner of the Reading Club, The Wren’s Nest hosts free enrichment programs and book giveaways each summer to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
Collections
- Joel Chandler Harris Association Essentials
Where to start with Joel Chandler Harris Association.
- The Wren's Nest
Step into 1884 at the Wren’s Nest!
StorytellingYesterday we had the absolute pleasure of hosting @treesatlanta campers for lunch in our…
House tourIt's almost time!
Storyteller of the weekIt's time for the storyteller of the week announcement…
- Victorian Christmas
It's almost time!
Frightening Fun, Pumpkin Portraits and Vampiric Values1 min read · Sep 22
Lantern TemplateAug 31
E Scribes- Digital Storytelling1 min read · Jul 8
Fund-raising fun at the Nest1 min read · Jun 22
Jane's Walk- West End Writers1 min read · Apr 14
Free Summer Book Program1 min read · Apr 8
New Tour Script Launch Event1 min read · Feb 25
SCRIBES Camp 20261 min read · Jan 25
Featured Exhibit1 min read · Dec 29, 2025
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About
As a 501c3 nonprofit, our mission is to preserve our significant historic site, champion storytelling, and cultivate readers and writers through educational and cultural programming, including guided tours, storytelling performances, free book programs, youth writing workshops, and special events.
To be the vibrant, welcoming cultural center and anchor institution that champions the art of storytelling.
To preserve our significant historic site, champion storytelling, and cultivate readers and writers through educational and cultural programming.
The Wren’s Nest is supported by its annual donors and by the Gable Foundation, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Fulton County Board of Commissioners through the Fulton County Department of Arts and Culture, and Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly and from its partner agency, the National Endowment for the Arts.
West End, Atlanta, GA
- Based in
- West End, Atlanta
- Founded
- 1961
- EIN
- 58-0966186
- Website
- wrensnest.org
- @wrensnestatl
- Arts