Anne Sullivan started teaching Helen Keller in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
On March 3, 1887, Anne Sullivan arrived in Tuscumbia, Alabama, to begin teaching six-year-old Helen Keller at the Keller family home. Aged just 20 herself, Sullivan faced the daunting challenge of educating a child isolated by deafness and blindness. Her innovative approach, perseverance, and mastery over manual alphabet teaching techniques transformed Keller's life. This historic meeting marked the beginning of one of the most celebrated educator-student relationships, showcasing the potential for successful communication despite sensory impairments.