New England magazine has featured The Mark Twain House & Museum in their list of 10 Events to visit in Connecticut this winter! Although we aren’t currently able to welcome […]
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 […]
Read more »Sam’s Shorts: “Adam’s Soliloquy,” 1905
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 »Three Clemens Books Repaired Thanks to Grants from IMLS & Renée B. Fisher Foundation
Thanks to a Museums for America Grant awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and a grant from the Renée B. Fisher Foundation Fund of The Community Foundation […]
Read more »The Mark Twain House & Museum is pleased to announce the short list for its Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award (MTAVL). The winner will be announced in mid-April, and an award ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, […]
Read more »Get a Clue Murder Mystery Tours Featured in Hartford Courant
The new season of the Get a Clue Murder Mystery tours kick off Saturday, February 29. The popular interactive tours, based loosely on the board game “Clue” features Sea Tea […]
Read more »Baldacci Challenge A Success
Thank you for your generous support of the Baldacci Challenge! As you know David & Michelle Baldacci donated $1 million to The Mark Twain House & Museum earlier this year […]
Read more »Donations of 19th Century Style Reproduction Clothing Will Help Outfit Our Living History Guides
The Mark Twain House & Museum is looking for donations of clothing the the style of the 19th century to help properly outfit our Living History Guides. Actors playing the […]
Read more »Time To Vote in Best of Hartford Magazine Readers’ Poll
We need your vote for the 2020 Best of Hartford Magazine Readers Poll. We’re asking for your vote in two Entertainment categories. Please cast your ballot for “Best Museum.” In […]
Read more »In the News: The Mark Twain House & Museum
The Mark Twain House & Museum was in the news over the past few days in coverage about our new Director of Collections, our Mark Twain Birthday Lecture, and a […]
Read more »Our Thanks to Lincoln Financial Foundation for Education Grant
Lincoln Financial Foundation has awarded The Mark Twain House & Museum $25,000 to support education programs for Hartford students and teachers. The funds help make possible the Free Visit Program, […]
Read more »Copper Roof Repaired Over Ombra
Repairs to the copper roof of the ombra (porch) of the landmark Mark Twain House are complete. The roof angle was reset to allow water to flow away from the […]
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