Part of our Trouble Begins Series – “What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know. It's what we know for sure that just ain't so." -Mark Twain What’s a “Twain’t”? It’s a work that draws on Mark Twain’s writings, characters, or image but isn’t actually by him. These can include books, comics, […]
Part of our Voices of Today Series “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning." -Mark Twain Jennifer Haigh, winner of the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award, presents Rabbit Moon, a tense, propulsive drama set in […]
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 […]
Part of our Endless Possibilities Series: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter." - Mark Twain Join award-winning memoirist and poet Rex Ogle for a powerful conversation with fellow author Rasheed Newson about When We Ride, his gripping novel-in-verse exploring loyalty, friendship, and survival. The story follows […]
Filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on Syfy Channel's Ghost Hunters and the Biography Channel's My Ghost Story, NPR's Where We Live, and the West London Witch Podcast. On these tours participants will hear about these investigations -- and learn about […]
Part of our Trouble Begins Series – “What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know. It's what we know for sure that just ain't so." -Mark Twain Join eminent Twain scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin as she delves into the origins and lasting influence of Jim, the beloved yet polarizing character from Mark […]
Part of our Voices of Today Series “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning." -Mark Twain Amity Gaige, acclaimed author of Sea Wife and Schroder, returns with Heartwood, a gripping novel of suspense and survival. When experienced […]
Filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on Syfy Channel's Ghost Hunters and the Biography Channel's My Ghost Story, NPR's Where We Live, and the West London Witch Podcast. On these tours participants will hear about these investigations -- and learn about […]
Part of our Voices of Today Series “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning." -Mark Twain A missing artifact. A legendary curse. A journey from the glittering heights of New York’s Met Gala to the shadowy tombs […]
Join us for an evening with bestselling author Sloane Crosley as she discusses her deeply moving and darkly witty memoir, Grief Is for People. In this powerful work, Crosley explores multiple forms of loss following the death of her closest friend, navigating grief with her signature sharp humor and profound insight. A celebrated observer of […]
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 […]
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 […]
