BETSY-TACY HOUSES
Betsy-Tacy houses designated National Literary Landmarks
In 2010, the childhood homes of Maud Hart Lovelace and Frances "Bick" Kenney were designated National Literary Landmarks by the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association. This designation gives the homes increased recognition across the country. We couldn't be more proud!
The childhood homes of Maud Hart Lovelace and her best friend Frances 'Bick' Kenney (Betsy and Tacy) are owned by the Betsy-Tacy Society. The Society has restored the homes to their original turn-of-the-century charm.
About The Betsy-Tacy Society
Celebrating the spirit of the Betsy-Tacy books, and the writings, books, and life of Maud Hart Lovelace. The Betsy-Tacy Society was established in 1990 as a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Betsy-Tacy books written by Maud Hart Lovelace.
Mission Statement:
'To promote and to preserve Maud Hart Lovelace's legacy and her work, encourage and support literacy and conserve historic Betsy-Tacy landmarks in Mankato."
The Society owns Maud Hart Lovelace's (Betsy) childhood home and the home of her best friend Frances Kenney (Tacy). Each year hundreds of visitors from all over the country (and the world) come to Mankato, Minnesota, to visit these homes and the Mankato (Deep Valley) places Maud immortalized in her books. The Society sponsors events that educate and promote the Betsy-Tacy books, the author and her writings.
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