One of Americas unique and best-loved personalities Mark Twain was born about one-fourth mile north of this historic site in a rented cabin in the small town of Florida. Today, the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site and surrounding Mark Twain State Park stand as a tribute to the author-humorist. Both are maintained by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Details of Samuel Clemens remarkable life are interpreted through exhibits at the museum. The museum contains the preserved two-room cabin in which Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born, as well as first editions of Mark Twains works, a handwritten manuscript of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," and furnishings from his Hartford, Conn., home. A public reading room is available for personal study and research.
Location:
RFD 1, Box 54, Stoutsville Missouri
Telephone
573-565-3449
Other History nearby:
(Quincy) All Wars Museum
(Hannibal) Becky Thatcher Home
(Bethel) Bethel German Colony
(Bethel) Bethel German Colony
(Centralia) Centralia Historical Society Museum
(Bowling Green) Champ Clark Historical Home and Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Stoutsville area
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Art on Main Fine Arts Festival Canton IL June1-2 This inaugural fine arts festival will feature original art from the best of our Midwest artists. Come to view and to purchase excellent art pieces in a variety of categories: Painting / Drawing, Jewelry, Clay / Ceramic, Photography, Glass, Sculpture, Woven Textiles, and Wood.
Burlington Steamboat Days Burlington IA June11-16 There are two stages on the concert grounds; the South Stage presents local bands and has two performances every evening, except Sunday night which has an early performance only. We also have a carnival midway with over 25 rides presented and many carnival games you can step up and play.
Farmington Strawberry Festival Farmington IA June14-16 Crafts, antiques, collectibles, games, and food booths are just a few of the things you will find lining the streets of the downtown area on these three days in June.
Western Illinois Fair Griggsville IL June26-30 Loads of fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment, rides, games, agricultural exhibits, animals, commercial vendors, kids activities, plus a whole lot more.
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