The Mark Twain Museum, inconjunction with the Hannibal Free Public Library and the Northeast MissouriCommunity Foundation is pleased to announce the “Ink by the Barrel” lecture series is now free to the public on March 21 at 1 p.m. 

The Northeast MissouriCommunity Foundation received a grant from US Bank that will partially underwrite the cost of the author series. However, donations will be accepted. The event will be limited to the afternoon dessert lecture.

The “Ink by the Barrel”lecture series will provide an annual author event. This year, PulitzerPrize-winning author and Emmy Award-winning commentator, Ron Powers will speak on Sunday, March 21. Powers is a native of Hannibal and recently collaboratedwith the late Senator Ted Kennedy on his memoir, True Compass.

The event will be held at theMark Twain Museum Gallery at 120 North Main

Powers’ books, TrueCompass and Mark Twain: A Life both are available for purchase atthe Mark Twain Museum Gallery Gift Shop. Powers will be available to signcopies of his works.

Reservations may be made bycalling the Mark Twain Museum at 573.221.9010 ext. 401. Reservations arerequested but not required.