Bark Twain Bash…It’s the Cat’s Meow!

Mark Twain House

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 […]

Seasonal Glass Craft Workshop

Mark Twain House

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 […]

GET A CLUE WITH SEA TEA IMPROV!

Mark Twain House

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 […]

Graveyard Shift: Holiday Spirits Ghost Tours!

Mark Twain House

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 […]

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 […]

Mini Mosaic Tray Craft Workshop

Mark Twain House

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 […]

Grant & Twain (RESCHEDULED DATE – 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 (RESCHEDULED DATE – LIMITED TICKETS RELEASED)

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 […]