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 »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 »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 »David Baldacci Gives $1 Million to The Mark Twain House & Museum
The Mark Twain House & Museum is pleased to announce that novelist David Baldacci and his wife Michelle have made a gift of $1 million to the museum. Baldacci, a […]
Read more »Mark Twain House to Participate in Blue Star Museums
The Mark Twain House & Museum will join museums nationwide in participating in the tenth summer of Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to our nation’s active-duty […]
Read more »2019 Hartford Creative Contest Winner Announced
Winners in the Hartford Creative Composition Contest were honored May 4 at a dinner at the Asylum Hill Congregational Church. Twenty-four students from grades 4-12 read from original essays, poems, […]
Read more »Free Tours From April through June for Hartford Residents
The Mark Twain House & Museum announces a special, limited-time opportunity for residents of the City of Hartford: daily free tours of the Twain House. From April 1 through June […]
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