About Us

Advisory Board

Anita Estell, Principal, Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus Law Firm
Hal Holbrook, Actor
Ron Powers, Journalist & Author
Larry Thompson, SVP of Government Affairs, General Counsel & Secretary, Pepsico Inc.

Governance

There are two boards that have jurisdiction over the Mark Twain Museum Properties.

The city-owned Mark Twain properties (The Boyhood Home, Judge Clemens Justice of the Peace Office, Grant's Drug Store/Pilaster House, and Tom and Huck Statue) are monitored by the Mark Twain Home Board. Today the Home Board is appointed by the city to administer the terms of the city lease with the Mark Twain Home Foundation.

Mark Twain Home Board Members:

Frank Salter, Chairman
Carolyn Fisher Bastian, Secretary
Mary Callicott
Dorothy Davidson
Harry Hughes
Kristy Trevathan

The Mark Twain Home Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation which has leased the City of Hannibal owned properties and has properties of its own. The Foundation is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance and development of the entire Mark Twain Museum.

For a history of the museum properties, click here.

Mark Twain Home Foundation Board of Directors:

David Mobley, President
Sally Poole, Vice-President
Harry Hughes, Treasurer
Ronald B. Verdier, Secretary
Thomas Bleigh
Rachel Bringer
Robert M. Clayton III
Phillip B. Foreman
John Grossmeier
Harry Hosmer
Jill Janes
W.T. Johnson
Mike Mudd
Kristy Trevathan
Dian Volkmer

Staff

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Awards and Honors

National Historic Landmark - December 29, 1962 - The Mark Twain Boyhood Home was granted National Historic Landmark status in 1962. National Historic Landmarks are nationally significant historic places designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior for possessing exceptional value or quality in interpreting or illustrating the heritage of the United States. Today, fewer than 2,500 landmarks bear this distinction.

"Partner Place" National Trust for Historic Preservation - October 2005 - The National Trust for Historic Preservation granted the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum 'partner place' status in one of its newest programs. In order to be considered for 'Partner Place, an entity must convey an overall sense of historic integrity, be owned by a nonprofit or government entity, and offer an educational or interpretive program related to the historic significance of the site.

Community Betterment Award, 1991 & 1995 - City of Hannibal Chamber of Commerce

Directions

Click here for driving directions to the museum.