Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author best known for her Anne of Green Gables novel series. Montgomery was born in a rural one-and-one-half-story cottage in Clifton, Prince Edward Island. When she was 21 months old, her mother died, and her father sold the house and sent her to live with her maternal grandparents in nearby Cavendish. At nine, Montgomery started to write poetry, publishing her first poem at the age of 16, and by 23, her short stories were published regularly in various magazines and newspapers. In 1908, at 34, she published her first novel and her most known work, Anne of Green Gables, inspired by her childhood experiences on Prince Edward Island. The book’s success established her as a renowned author, and throughout her life, she published 500 poems, 530 short stories, 30 essays, and 20 novels, 9 of which are part of the Anne of Green Gables series. Her childhood house switched several ownerships over the years, and in 1964, the current owner, K.C. Irving, gifted it to the Province of Prince Edward Island. A year later, the L.M. Montgomery Act passed to preserve and operate the site. Today, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Birthplace is a tourist attraction that celebrates her legacy and offers a glimpse into her life. The 19th-century house has retained most of its original architectural features and appliances, including an organ and a Franklin stove. A collection of Montgomery memorabilia is on display, including her personal scrapbooks containing copies of her poems and stories, original shoes, and a replica of her wedding dress. The gift shop offers numerous books written by and about her and other gifts and souvenirs related to her and her work. Read more...