The television mini-series Roots set viewing records when it premiered in 1977, attracting over 100 million Americans to the final episode, reaching 50% of the United States population. Roots: The Saga of an American Family, won a Pulitzer Price, sold over six million copies, and spent nearly a year on the New York Times best-seller list, much of it at #1.
His 1976 tale was a sensation with American audiences. Īlex Haley set out to write a personal account of his African American family based on their oral traditions. Call today to schedule a tour: 73.In celebration of Black History Month, we honor Alex Haley, who is considered the catalyst for Popularizing Genealogy in the 20 th Century. Visitors can view the memorabilia and family artifacts that remain showcased, with the opportunity to make purchases at a small on-site gift shop as well as to see Alex Haley's final resting place at the front lawn of the home. The restored building is open to the public as a museum featuring Haley's work, childhood memorabilia and references to the people who inspired his characters in Roots.
Some of the 1919 furniture which decorates the home belonged to the Haley family. The Alex Haley House Museum has been restored to model the home as it was when Haley was born. It has attracted scholars and visitors from around the world. On December 14, 1978, the Alex Haley House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Two years later its sequel, Roots: The Next Generations, aired as well. In 1977, Roots was adapted for an eight-part television series, which became one of the most popular programs in television history. This 1976 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel has been translated into over 30 languages and has had great influence in stimulating the study of genealogy. The front porch was often the place where young Alex heard the oral accounts of family history, including stories of Kunta Kinte, the young Mandingo man captured near his West African home.These stories inspired Haley to write about his ancestry in a book called Roots: The Saga of An American Family. From 1921 to 1929, and during some subsequent summers, Alex Haley lived here with his grandparents, Will and Cynthia Palmer. Palmer, the maternal grandfather of Alex Haley (1921-1992).
Originally known as the Palmer House, this ten-room, bungalow style home was constructed in 19 by Will E.
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