O. Henry Museum
The O. Henry Museum is the former residence of William Sydney Porter, otherwise known as O. Henry, the short story writer who authored such classics as “The Gift of the Magi,” “The Ransom of Red Chief,” and “The Last Leaf.” The mission of the museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts and archival materials relative to Porter for literary, educational, and historical purposes. Through exhibits, programs, and tours, the museum focuses on Porter’s Austin years, during which he wrote his earliest stories. The museum is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
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O. Henry House for the Holidays
Join us for some Holiday cheer this season! The O. Henry house will be decorated in a Victorian holiday fashion all December long. We will also be hosting free holiday activities at the Dickinson house every day during our regular open hours!
- O. Henry Biography
Learn more about the man born William Sidney Porter (PDF).
- Online Collections
The O. Henry and Susanna Dickinson Museums' online collections database features photographs, digitized copies, and descriptions of the museums' objects and archives.
- Get Involved
The O. Henry Museum and its neighbor, the Susanna Dickinson Museum, are collectively known as the Brush Square Museums. To learn how you can support the museums, through financial or volunteer means, please contact the museums’ advocacy group, the Brush Square Museums Foundation.
O. Henry Museum
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