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Tuesday, June 11 at 7pm ET
Boyce Upholt on THE GREAT RIVER: The Making & Unmaking of the Mississippi with Ben McGrath (In-Person)

In this landmark work of natural history, Boyce Upholt tells the epic story of this wild and unruly river, and the centuries of efforts to control it. The Mississippi River lies at the heart of America, an undeniable life force that is intertwined with the nation’s culture and history. Its watershed spans almost half the country, Mark Twain’s travels on the river inspired our first national literature, and jazz and blues were born in its floodplains and carried upstream. Carrying readers along the river’s last remaining backchannels, he explores how scientists are now hoping to restore what has been lost. The Great River delivers an account of what happens when we try to fight against nature instead of acknowledging and embracing its power—a lesson that is all too relevant in our rapidly changing world.

In-Person Event: Choose your own price for non-members, free for MTH&M and community members (Members please login to access your discount).

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A Twain Classic on Stage!

The Mark Twain House & Museum invites you to enjoy Legacy Theatre CT's production of David Birney’s entertaining adaptation of Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve.

The production runs May 30 to June 16 in Branford, CT.

Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve is the portrait of two very unusual people: those first lovers who met under rather complicated circumstances and found a way to build a life together. Written through the eyes of America’s greatest humorist, Mark Twain’s story set within the Garden of Eden bursts with wit, laughter, and the lyric poignance of the first love and the first loss, taking audiences on a delightful journey of self-discovery and exploration.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through the Box Office (203.315.1901) or through Legacy’s website: https://www.legacytheatrect.org/

Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve is sponsored by Branford Coworking and WSHU Public Radio, and Legacy Theatre’s 2024 Mainstage Season is sponsored by Atlas Healthcare.

Help Get Twain on the Green!

Chip in today to The Mark Twain House & Museum through the Birdies for Charity program! We receive an additional 15% of each dollar we raise, thanks to Webster Bank’s support of the Bonus Bucks Pool. Donate by CLICKING HERE!

Launched in 2004, Birdies for Charity provides every 501(c)(3) in Connecticut an opportunity to raise awareness for its cause. The program is a giving platform that utilizes the excitement around the golf tournament to help nonprofits in communities across the region raise awareness and funds to support their missions.

Upcoming Events

V = Virtual Event; IP = In-Person Event

June 5 - James - A Novel with Percival Everett - SOLD OUT (IP)

June 8 - The Lawn Party at Nook Farm

June 11 - Boyce Upholt on The Great River: The Making & Unmaking of the Mississippi (IP)

June 20 - THE TROUBLE BEGINS: The Twain of Our Republic and The Lincoln of Our Literature with Jason H. Silverman (V)

June 22 - Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House (IP)

July 13 - Mark Twain's Companions & Cohorts: A Tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery (IP)

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To preorder books for our upcoming events, CLICK HERE. Signed books will be mailed after the event. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the U.S. at this time.

Your donation to The Mark Twain House & Museum helps us meet our mission to preserve the home and legacy of Mark Twain. Thank you for your generosity!

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