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Visit the Mark Twain House & Museum

Explore the historic home of Mark Twain with guided tours, exhibits, and a film about the author’s life.

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WhenMonday, January 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM

WhereMark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford

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Step into the world of one of America’s greatest literary icons at The Mark Twain House & Museum. This historic home invites visitors to explore a slice of life in the home of Samuel Clemens—better known as Mark Twain. Kids and adults will marvel at the beautifully restored Victorian home complete with Louis C. Tiffany & Co. interior decoration and stenciling, period furniture, photos, paintings, and more. Embark on a guided tour of the 3-story mansion where Sam and his wife Olivia raised their family and Sam wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Enjoy a 22-minute film by Ken Burns, check out changing exhibits in the museum center, and don’t miss the gift shop for Twain-inspired keepsakes.

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The Mark Twain House & Museum offers a rich educational experience for families and literature fans alike. Visitors can tour the historic home, watch a Ken Burns film, and enjoy rotating exhibits. A great indoor cultural outing in Hartford. Mark Twain House & Museum is the host to pay attention to here. Check their source link for the latest details, and use the event description as the baseline rather than assuming every listing has the full story.

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