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) (aged 87) 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