THE MARK TWAIN HOUSE & MUSEUM RECEIVES $200,000 GRANT FROM THE HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING
Hartford, Conn. — The Mark Twain House & Museum is honored to announce it has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving as part of the Foundation’s $6 million investment in arts and cultural organizations across Connecticut.
The funding will support the museum’s mission to preserve the historic home of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), engage diverse audiences through literary and educational programming, and strengthen its role as a cornerstone of Hartford’s cultural community.
“This generous support from the Hartford Foundation means more than just funding,” said Jeffrey L. Nichols, Executive Director of The Mark Twain House & Museum. “It ensures that our creative work, educational programs, and storytelling will continue to thrive—and that Twain’s legacy will remain vibrant for generations to come. We are deeply appreciative of this investment in our museum and in the cultural life of our state.”
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding communities, is committed to advancing equity and opportunity. Its recent investment underscores the vital role that arts and culture play in fostering community connection, creativity, and resilience.
The Mark Twain House & Museum extends its heartfelt thanks to the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and to all who continue to support the arts in Connecticut.
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About The Mark Twain House & Museum
The Mark Twain House & Museum is the restored Hartford, Connecticut home where Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, lived from 1874 to 1891. Twain wrote many of his most iconic works there, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The museum continues to honor Twain’s literary legacy through tours, educational programs, and cultural events.
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