Grant & Twain (SOLD OUT)

Mark Twain House

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 […]

Grant & Twain (Sold Out)

Mark Twain House

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 […]

Poetry in Bloom at The Mark Twain House

Mark Twain House

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 […]

Say It With Flowers: A Valentine Craft Workshop

Mark Twain House

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 […]

Say It With Flowers: A Valentine Craft Workshop

Mark Twain House

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 […]

HURRICANE with Salvador Gómez-Colón (In-Person)

Mark Twain House

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 […]

Event Series Truths of Our Time: Real Narratives

JANE AUSTEN’S BOOKSHELF: A RARE BOOK COLLECTOR’S QUEST TO FIND THE WOMEN WRITERS WHO SHAPED A LEGEND (In-Person)

Mark Twain House

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 […]

Miracles of the Mind with Mentalist Brian Imbus

Mark Twain House

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 […]