Helen Keller spent two years living in New York City. Miss Sullivan also lived there with her. Helen went to New York City in 1894 to attend the Wright-Humason School for the Deaf when she was fourteen. While living in New York City, Helen met many people. She stayed in touch with some of her new friends for many years. Helen described her years in New York as being a happy time in her life, and she reflected "back to them with genuine pleasure" (The Story of My Life, Chapter XVII). She explored many places in and around the city.
Central Park was Helen's favorite place in New York City. Taking daily walks through the park brought her immense pleasure. Helen always walked through the park with a companion, who described the scenery to her using the manual alphabet. Helen was delighted by what was described to her.
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