Congratulations to April Guilbault of Norwalk, CT, this year’s Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Poster Contest winner. Of her work, Guilbault states: “To read the history and know the plants and trees […]
Read more »The Mark Twain House & Museum Embarks on National Search for Executive Director
TWAIN HOUSE EMBARKS ON NATIONAL SEARCH FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR October 30, 2024, Hartford, CT – Today, the Mark Twain House & Museum is announcing the formation of a Search Committee […]
Read more »Matching Gift for the Conservation of Mark Twain and His Characters
The sculpture Mark Twain and His Characters by Walter Russell has been off view since 2019 following the decision that it was in too poor of condition to remain on […]
Read more »What’s on the Menu for Students at Twain!
This year, we’ve focused on adding programs that help us celebrate the 150th anniversary of the house, which was completed in 1874. Last spring, we debuted Clemens Family Chopped, a […]
Read more »Unveiling of Sculpture, Noble Purpose
On September 14, we unveiled Noble Purpose, our new sculpture dedicated to all the people who worked for the Clemens family. Made up of horseshoes of many sizes, some from the many horses that […]
Read more »Preserving Twain’s Legacy With Your Help!
As of August 19, 2024 we reached our goal of raising $14,838 to conserve Mark Twain’s steamer trunk and the pockets to his billiard table! Thanks to an Institute of […]
Read more »Help Us Celebrate 150 Years in the Making!
Mark Your Calendars!! On September 14, the Mark Twain House will be celebrating its 150th birthday, and we look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far to help us […]
Read more »Congratulations to our 2024 Nook Farm Writers Collaborative
Last week, the 2024 Nook Farm Writers Collaborative finished with a showcase for family and friends in our auditorium. It was a fitting celebration of the outstanding effort and work […]
Read more »Seven Clemens Original Objects Conserved Thanks to IMLS Grant
Thanks to a Museums for America Grant awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) seven Clemens-original objects in The Mark Twain House & Museum’s collection have undergone […]
Read more »Sam’s Shorts: “Get vaccinated,” 1871
Welcome to Sam’s Shorts! Each month we bring you a brief passage from one of Mark Twain’s less-familiar works, inviting you to read, reflect, and respond. Then we share what […]
Read more »Sam’s Shorts: “As Regards Patriotism,” 1901
Welcome to Sam’s Shorts! Each month we bring you a brief passage from one of Mark Twain’s less-familiar works, inviting you to read, reflect, and respond. Then we share what […]
Read more »Sam’s Shorts: “A Presidential Candidate,” 1879
Welcome to Sam’s Shorts! Each month we bring you a brief passage from one of Mark Twain’s less-familiar works, inviting you to read, reflect, and respond. Then we share what […]
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