THE ACCIDENTAL JOE: THE TOP-SECRET LIFE OF A CELEBRITY CHEF (In-Person)

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A maverick celebrity chef reluctantly agrees to let the CIA use his hugely popular international food, culture, and travel TV series as cover for a dangerous espionage mission. From Paris to Provence, this chef is no bystander. Beyond their attraction, Pike and Nova become an operational team, not only to survive the perils they face […]

The Life and Legacy of George Griffin

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The Mark Twain House & Museum is beyond excited to bring together Twain scholar Kevin MacDonnell, historian Dr. Camesha Scruggs, and Rev. Samuel Blanks of Griffin’s Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church to discuss George Griffin's life and legacy.    The lecture begins at 6:00 PM ET, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. This is a FREE HYBRID event […]

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Living History Tours with George Griffin, Mark Twain’s Butler

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  As an extension of The Mark Twain House & Museum’s upcoming Trouble Begins Presentation on the Life and Legacy of George Griffin, we invite you all to embark on a special Living History Tour with George Griffin himself! While on tour, visitors will travel back in time to 1885 where they’ll be escorted by […]

Living History Tours with George Griffin, Mark Twain’s Butler

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  As an extension of The Mark Twain House & Museum’s upcoming Trouble Begins Presentation on the Life and Legacy of George Griffin, we invite you all to embark on a special Living History Tour with George Griffin himself! While on tour, visitors will travel back in time to 1885 where they’ll be escorted by […]

A HOUSE RESTORED: THE TRAGEDIES AND TRIUMPHS OF SAVING A NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL (In-Person)

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Old houses share their secrets only if they survive. Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, Lee McColgan commits to preserving the ramshackle Loring House, built in 1702, using period materials and methods and on a holiday deadline. But can he meet his deadline before family and friends arrive, or will it all come crashing […]

Mark Twain House Garden Volunteer Info Session & Happy Hour

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Mark your calendars — Friday, May 10 starting at 5:30 pm, learn what it’s like to volunteer at our historic garden and explore ways to get involved in nurturing our green spaces. This FREE info session is open to all! Plus, enjoy some snacks and beverages while you’re at The Nook Café!   

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The Critical Edition of Pudd’nhead Wilson: A Trouble Begins Event

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The Mark Twain House & Museum welcomes Benjamin Griffin to the Trouble Begins stage to celebrate the publication of the critical edition of "Pudd'nhead Wilson. The lecture begins at 7:00 PM ET, followed by audience Q&A. This is a FREE HYBRID event sponsored by Kathleen and David Jimenez. REGISTER HERE! In-Person Attendees are invited to come early for a Pasta […]

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LESSONS FOR SURVIVAL: MOTHERING AGAINST “THE APOCALYPSE” (In-Person)

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  Award-winning author and critic Emily Raboteau discusses her new book: a powerfully moving meditation on race, climate, environmental justice—and what it takes to Find Shelter. Lessons for Survival is a probing series of pilgrimages from the perspective of a mother struggling to raise her children to thrive without coming undone in an era of […]

Stained Glass Mosaic Workshop (SOLD OUT)

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  Join instructor Kelly Kelly in this exciting stained glass mosaic hummingbird project! You will be instructed on how to layout your design, how to nip glass to create various shapes, and proper techniques for grouting. All tools, instruction, and materials are included, and you will go home with a finished piece to enjoy for […]

$60
Event Series Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours

Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours

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Experience the eerie allure of the Clemens Family home after dark with our Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours. Join us for a spine-tingling journey where you'll hear tales of paranormal investigations, unexplained phenomena witnessed by both staff and guests, and insights into Mark Twain's own fascination with the otherworldly. Learn about chilling chapters in the Clemens […]

The Trouble Begins with Paul Schiller (Hybrid)

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The Mark Twain House & Museum welcomes Paul Schiller to the Trouble Begins stage for his lecture: on all things Gillette Castle The lecture begins at 7:00PM. This is a FREE HYBRID event sponsored by Kathleen and David Jimenez. REGISTER HERE. Virtual attendees will receive a link to watch live via YouTube. In-Person attendees are […]

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Writing in Mark Twain’s Library

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Monday, April 15, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET - WRITE IN MARK TWAIN’S LIBRARY! Limited Spots! Admission: $60; Grab your seat HERE. Not a writing class, not a writing workshop, just three hours of uninterrupted writing time in Mark Twain’s own library. Join a handful of fellow scribblers to write, reflect, and plot […]

$60