A maverick celebrity chef reluctantly agrees to let the CIA use his hugely popular international food, culture, and travel TV series as cover for a dangerous espionage mission. From Paris to Provence, this chef is no bystander. Beyond their attraction, Pike and Nova become an operational team, not only to survive the perils they face […]
In the tempestuous mid-nineteenth century, as slavery consumed Congressional debate and America careened toward civil war and split apart–when the very future of the nation hung in the balance–Charles Sumner’s voice rang strongest, bravest, and most unwavering. The Great Abolitionist is the first major biography of Charles Sumner to be published in over fifty years. […]
Who killed that varmint Pap Finn? Was it Tom Sawyer in the Library with the Wrench? The Prince (or was it the Pauper) in the Bedroom? We need YOU to solve this mystery! Inspired by the classic murder-mystery board game, the GET A CLUE Tours use the various rooms of the Twain House (secret passageway, […]
Don't miss Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on her new memoir, An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s. This intimate and far-ranging conversation will be held in-person at The Mark Twain Museum Center on Wednesday, May 29 at 7pm ET. THIS […]
An action-packed, harrowing, and funny reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, this brilliant new novel is told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. A New York Times bestseller from the “literary icon” (Oprah Daily) and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Percival Everett, Jim’s agency, intelligence, and compassion are shown in a radically new light. Percival will […]
Let's Party Saturday, June 8, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM The Mark Twain House & Museum, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, and the Asylum Hill Neighborhood - AHNA invite you to join us for the Lawn Party at Nook Farm! Gather your friends and family, pack your blankets and snacks, and get ready for a […]
In this landmark work of natural history, Boyce Upholt tells the epic story of this wild and unruly river, and the centuries of efforts to control it. The Mississippi River lies at the heart of America, an undeniable life force that is intertwined with the nation’s culture and history. Its watershed spans almost half the […]
The Mark Twain House & Museum welcomes back Matt Seybold to the Trouble Begins virtual stage for a lecture and discuss about Percival Everett’s new book James. The VIRTUAL lecture begins at 7 PM. This event will be held on Zoom Webinar. REGISTER HERE! This is a FREE event sponsored by Kathleen and David Jimenez. […]
The Mark Twain House & Museum welcomes Jason Silverman to the Trouble Begins virtual stage for his lecture: The Twain of Our Republic and the Lincoln of Our Literature: The Historical Connections Between Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain This FREE virtual lecture begins at 7 PM. REGISTER HERE! A recording will be available after the program. […]
In this generative poetry session guided by poet and master teaching artist Victoria Nordlund, participants will create poetry as they write in the library of the Mark Twain House on the longest, brightest day of the year. Welcoming writers of all levels, the workshop promises an enjoyable exploration of Ekphrasis poetry, weaving words and imagery […]
Experience the eerie allure of the Clemens Family home after dark with our Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours. Delve into the chilling depths of haunted history, Victorian seances, and firsthand encounters with the supernatural. Join us for a spine-tingling journey where you'll hear tales of paranormal investigations, unexplained phenomena witnessed by both staff and guests, […]
On the fourth Sunday of every June, Connecticut’s Historic Gardens celebrate Open Gardens Day! There are sixteen historic gardens around the state of Connecticut that have special events and activities on this day for visitors between 12-4pm. The Mark Twain House is a proud member of this group, along with the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center […]
