The only museum in the world dedicated to the memory of the Fitzgeralds.  The Fitzgeralds rented this house in Montgomery, Al in October 1931 and lived here with their daughter, Scottie, until April 1932.

Built in 1909, much of this home is now is used for apartments, with only the first floor being open to the public.  A tour guide welcomes visitors and is available for questions.  And an optional 30-minute documentary of the Fitzgeralds is well worth the time.

Among the items on display are two marble-topped tables from Zelda's childhood home in Montgomery, several of Zelda's paintings, and many photographs and letters from the life and times of the Fitzgeralds.

Scott worked on his novel Tender Is the Night, and Zelda began her only published novel, Save Me the Waltz, while living in the house.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1896, Fitzgerald grew up in a society conscious home.  Although his parents were not wealthy, they lived a fashionable lifestyle and encouraged their son to associate with the elite. He studied at Princeton University where he became well known as a writer for the student drama society.  He wrote short stories quickly and sold them to the most popular magazines of the day.  And in 1925, his greatest accomplishment - The Great Gatsby - was published.  Although the novel is now hailed one of the best of the twentieth century, it did not achieve popular or financial success.  Fitzgerald spent much of his later life working as a Hollywood screenwriter.

Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald (1900-1948)

She was born on July 24, 1900, in Montgomery, Alabama.  When she was 18 years old, Zelda met the handsome Lt. Scott Fitzgerald at a dance at the Montgomery Country Club.  Although Fitzgerald was stationed for only a short time at an army base near Montgomery, he and Zelda kept in touch throughout his time in service and shortly after his discharge they were married. 

Zelda was an accomplished artist in her own right.  She focused on painting, ballet, and writing. While living in Paris in 1929-30, Zelda wrote short stories such as "The Original Follies Girls," "The Southern Girl," and "The Girls with Talent."  Critics have said that Zelda's writing grew to a point where Scott viewed her as a rival.  However, publishers and readers never gave Zelda nor her writing the recognition it deserved.

Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum
P.O. Box 64  Montgomery, Alabama 36101

(334) 264-4222
(334) 262-1911

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