Experience the thrill of crafting your own ghost story under the guidance of master teaching artist Victoria Nordlund. Welcoming writers of all levels, this workshop will explore atmosphere, characterization, and pacing— tools that will help you write a truly spine-chilling tale. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Mark Twain House at dusk, create something haunting, and share […]
Filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on Syfy Channel’s Ghost Hunters and the Biography Channel’s My Ghost Story, NPR’s Where We Live, and the West London Witch Podcast. On these tours participants will hear about these investigations — and learn about […]
Step into the historic Mark Twain House for an evening where poetry and tarot intertwine. Poet Laureate of Glastonbury, Victoria Nordlund, will guide you in creating original poems inspired by the iconic Rider-Waite Tarot Deck and the gorgeous Gilded Age rooms of Mark Twain's Hartford mansion. This workshop welcomes writers of all levels and will include optional […]
Filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on Syfy Channel’s Ghost Hunters and the Biography Channel’s My Ghost Story, NPR’s Where We Live, and the West London Witch Podcast. On these tours participants will hear about these investigations — and learn about […]
Grab a friend and join us for an afternoon of fun, creativity, and a little bit of stained glass magic! In this Ghost Mosaic Workshop, you’ll design and create your own spooky friend. The finished product will be a 6" mosaic. Tickets are $60 per person, $54 for museum members; all instruction, materials, and tools […]
Filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on Syfy Channel’s Ghost Hunters and the Biography Channel’s My Ghost Story, NPR’s Where We Live, and the West London Witch Podcast. On these tours participants will hear about these investigations — and learn about […]
Filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on Syfy Channel’s Ghost Hunters and the Biography Channel’s My Ghost Story, NPR’s Where We Live, and the West London Witch Podcast. On these tours participants will hear about these investigations — and learn about […]
Filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on Syfy Channel’s Ghost Hunters and the Biography Channel’s My Ghost Story, NPR’s Where We Live, and the West London Witch Podcast. On these tours participants will hear about these investigations — and learn about […]
Filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on Syfy Channel’s Ghost Hunters and the Biography Channel’s My Ghost Story, NPR’s Where We Live, and the West London Witch Podcast. On these tours participants will hear about these investigations — and learn about […]
The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award honors an exemplary work of fiction from the previous year that speaks with an "American Voice" about American experiences, much like Twain's masterwork, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The 2025 Mark Twain Award winner is The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck. You are invited to join New York Times bestselling author, David Baldacci, author Ben […]
Join Suzanne Hopgood and friends in celebrating her new book, Get Your Own Coffee. The event is free and all are welcome! RSVP Here. Reception at 6:00pm Book Talk at 7:00pm Book Signing to follow The reception, which will be held in the Webster Bank Museum Center at The Mark Twain House & Museum, will […]
Guided by poet and master teaching artist Victoria Nordlund, this workshop offers a safe space to explore the emotions of loss through the power of poetry. Welcoming writers of all levels, this workshop offers a nurturing environment to craft verses in the Mark Twain House that reflect the participant’s unique journey, to find solace and connection […]