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 […]
Write poetry in Mark Twain's beautiful historic home! Unlock the timeless secrets of the Victorian language of flowers in this unique poetry workshop at the Mark Twain House, led by Glastonbury Poet Laureate and Master Teaching Artist Victoria Nordlund. Discover how each bloom tells a story and learn to infuse your love poems with rich […]
Friday January 31 at 6 PM Saturday February 1 at 1 PM People in the Victorian Era knew what greeting card companies these days have forgotten: emotions are complicated–especially love! Any candy heart or last-minute card can say “Be mine,” but using the Victorian language of flowers, you can send more complex sentiments like “Have confidence in me […]
Friday January 31 at 6 PM Saturday February 1 at 1 PM People in the Victorian Era knew what greeting card companies these days have forgotten: emotions are complicated–especially love! Any candy heart or last-minute card can say “Be mine,” but using the Victorian language of flowers, you can send more complex sentiments like “Have confidence in me […]
Grab a friend and join us for an afternoon of fun, creativity, and a little bit of stained glass magic! In this Mini Mosaic Tray Workshop, you’ll design and create your own gorgeous tray—perfect for jewelry, candles, or just making your space a little brighter. Tickets are $60 per person, $54 for museum members; all […]
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 […]
Part of our Endless Possibilities Series “"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter." Join us as Salvador Gómez-Colón shares his powerful story from Hurricane: My Story of Resilience, where he recounts his experience growing up in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Salvador will reflect […]
Part of our Truths of Our Time Series “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Join rare book dealer and Pawn Stars guest star Rebecca Romney for a fascinating literary journey through her new book, Jane Austen’s Bookshelf. In this talk, Romney will delve into […]
These timed 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 -- as part of the game. Who killed that varmint Pap Finn? Was it Tom […]
Brian Imbus is an internationally recognized Mentalist that has performed across the globe for over 20 years. Brian’s “Miracles of the Mind” is an award winning performance that includes amazing demonstrations of Thought Reading, Psychological Illusion, and Mind Magic! Witness amazing feats of the mind as predictions will be made, audience members’ thoughts will be […]
