Mark Twain’s beloved American classic comes to life through puppetry, masks, and innovative storytelling in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Puppet Show at The Mark Twain House & Museum. Performances will take place on July 9, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2026, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Created by master puppet ... Read more
Writers seeking inspiration can spend an evening working in one of the most iconic literary spaces in America during Writing in Mark Twain's Library on July 8, 2026, from 5 pm to 8 pm. This unique experience offers three uninterrupted hours to write, reflect, brainstorm, or develop creative projects within the library where Mark Twain ... Read more
A fascinating look at a pivotal year in the life of one of America’s most celebrated authors will be featured in The Trouble Begins Series: Mark Twain’s 1884: A Pivotal Year in the Life on July 8, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. This virtual presentation explores the events of 1884, a remarkable year ... Read more
An evening of haunted history and Victorian-era mysteries awaits during Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House on June 27, 2026, from 6 pm to 9 pm. This special after-hours experience explores the darker side of one of Hartford’s most famous historic homes, blending local legends, supernatural folklore, and the fascinating history of the Twain ... Read more
The Mark Twain House & Museum will host an in-person conversation with Professor Anna O. Law on June 25 from 7 pm to 8 pm discussing her new book, Migration and the Origins of American Citizenship: African-Americans, Native Americans, and Immigrants. Doors open at 6 pm, and a book signing will follow the event. A ... Read more
Poets from across Connecticut will gather for an afternoon of storytelling and spoken word during Bridging The Gaps at the Mark Twain House & Museum on June 7 from 3 pm to 5 pm. The special reading explores how different generations experience the world through poetry that reflects themes of childhood, caregiving, joy, change, and ... Read more
Mystery, comedy, and interactive theater come together during Get a Clue with Sea Tea Improv 2026 at the Mark Twain House & Museum on May 30 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. The special timed tour experience transforms the historic Twain home into a lively mystery game filled with literary twists, clues, and unexpected suspects. ... Read more
Writers looking for a quiet and inspiring creative space can spend an evening Writing in Mark Twain’s Library at the Mark Twain House & Museum on May 28 from 5 pm to 7 pm. The event offers uninterrupted writing time inside Mark Twain’s personal library, giving participants an opportunity to work independently in one of ... Read more
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage will visit the Mark Twain House & Museum on May 26 from 7 pm to 8 pm for a discussion of her new book, This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History. In the book, Gage explores how Americans engage with history through museums, historic landmarks, roadside ... Read more
