Helen Keller Helen Keller holding a magnolia, ca. 1920 Born Helen Adams Keller (1880-06-27)June 27, 1880 Tuscumbia, Alabama, U.S. Died June 1, 1968(1968-06-01) (agedxa087) Arcan Ridge Easton, Connecticut, U.S. Resting place Washington National Cathedral Washington, D.C. Occupation Author, political activist, lecturer Education Harvard University (BA) Notable works The Story of My Life Signature