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 »Grateful for Your Donations to Our Pet Food/Supplies Drive
We were overwhelmed by the generous donations our visitors made to the Jean Clemens’ Birthday Pet Food and Supply Drive that was held throughout the month of July. With your […]
Read more »Mark Twain House & Museum Receives Important Grant from the Historic Preservation Fund/Save America’s Treasures
We were delighted and honored to host U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal’s press conference on Wednesday, July 3, where he announced that our internationally renowned museum will receive $487,000 from the […]
Read more »Growing Up in the Gilded Age
What was it like to learn, play, and grow up in the Gilded Age? Come join us on our Growing Up in the Gilded Age tour which will be offered every […]
Read more »Happy Birthday Jean Clemens!
We love acknowledging Jean Clemens birth month of July through her love of animals and nature. Jean Clemens was an advocate for animal rights her entire life, and a huge […]
Read more »Nook Farm Writers Collaborative
Last week, a dozen Connecticut teens started their journey as the 2024 Nook Farm Writers Collaborative. Our long-running summer creative writing program for teens takes inspiration from Mark Twain’s own […]
Read more »Mark Twain House Garden Included on CT Historic Gardens Tour on 6/23
The Mark Twain House & Museum is thrilled to be included in the CT Historic Gardens’ annual tour starting on June 23. This annual event which will include 16 sites […]
Read more »The Mark Twain House & Museum’s Literary Event Featuring Percival Everett Moves to Immanuel Congregational Church Due to Overwhelming Demand
The Mark Twain House & Museum’s Literary Event Featuring Percival Everett Moves to Immanuel Congregational Church Due to Overwhelming Demand April, 30, 2024/ Hartford, CT…The Mark Twain House & Museum […]
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