A family story, The Friday Afternoon Club finds resonant truth, wicked humor, and glimmers of light in even the most painful of circumstances. In 1982, Griffin’s twenty-two-year-old sister, Dominique, a rising star in Hollywood, was brutally strangled to death by her ex-boyfriend, leading to one of the most infamous public trials of the ‘80s. The […]
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 Mark Twain's Historic Home that reflect the participant’s unique journey, to find solace and connection with others, […]
The Mark Twain House & Museum and Kenway’s Cause present the 9th Annual Bark Twain Bash, an evening of celebrating our four-legged friends! Proceeds to benefit Kenway’s Cause and The Mark Twain House & Museum - an Arts & Paws Event! We will be presenting special awards to special friends of animals and even animals […]
Join your instructor Kelly and capture the beauty of a vibrant cardinal with this unique 5x7 mosaic workshop! Using a mix of stained glass and ceramic leaves, you’ll learn the art of glass nipping to create detailed shapes and explore grouting techniques to bring your artwork to life. This hands-on class is perfect for beginners […]
THAT LIBRARIAN: THE FIGHT AGAINST BOOK BANNING IN AMERICA Author Amanda Jones in Conversation with Bridget Quinn Virtual on December 1 at 4:00pm ET This event will be livestreamed at The Mark Twain House & Museum. Part memoir, part manifesto, the inspiring story of a Louisiana librarian advocating for inclusivity on the front lines of […]
The cast from Sea Tea Improv joins us again for a night of homicide and hilarity. These tours will be offered on special nights at The Mark Twain House & Museum, using the various rooms (secret passageway, conservatory, billiards room, and more) of the Twain house -- and some of the author's favorite literary characters […]
Two nights only, December 13 & 14. Join one of our ghosts from Christmas past to explore the stories of the Clemens family's Christmas. They’ll take you through the beautifully decorated first floor of the home. Then you'll move to the upper floors of the home to explore the more ghostly side of Christmas, including […]
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Author Lucinda Dickens Hawksley in Conversation with Gareth Russell Virtual on December 19 at 11:00am ET Celebrate the holiday like a Victorian with authentic dishes and customs beloved by all, from the working classes to the royal family. Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, a descendant of Charles Dickens, reveals the fascinating tale of Christmas traditions […]
Part of our Fresh Ink: Spotlight on Emerging Authors Series “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Join us as we welcome playwright, filmmaker, and novelist Mai Sennaar to discuss her new book, They Dream in Gold. Hailed as “extraordinary” by The New York Times and shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel […]
About the play: Ulysses Grant and Mark Twain are superstars of the Gilded Age. Grant has just been swindled in a Ponzi scheme, suddenly bankrupt and humiliated. His only chance to save his honor and his family is to write his memoirs. Twain takes on mounting debt and his own career teeters in his determination […]
About the play: Ulysses Grant and Mark Twain are superstars of the Gilded Age. Grant has just been swindled in a Ponzi scheme, suddenly bankrupt and humiliated. His only chance to save his honor and his family is to write his memoirs. Twain takes on mounting debt and his own career teeters in his determination […]
