Mark Twain Museum to Celebrate Huck Finn 125th Anniversary

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 March 2011 17:16 Friday, 12 February 2010 23:20

The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum is set to observe the 125^th Anniversary of the American publishing of Mark Twain’s most famous novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with a four day celebration.

On Thursday, February 18th drop by the Mark Twain Museum Gallery, 120 North Main, at 12:00 noon and enjoy a short talk given by Mark Twain Museum Curator, Henry Sweets about Huck and the copyright regulations that led to the delayed publishing of the novel. Following the presentation enjoy a piece of cake in Huck’s honor. Refreshments served from noon to 1:00 p.m.

During this exclusive 4 day event gain admission into the Museum properties for $1.25 and also sign the iconic, whitewashed fence for $1.25! Proceeds for the fence signing will benefit the Mark Twain Museum "10 by 10" Endowment Campaign. Also check out the newly redecorated Mark Twain Museum Gallery Gift Shop and pick up the special edition Huckleberry Cordial Triplets for only $1.25.
For more information please call the Mark Twain Museum at 573.221.9010, ext. 404.