DTHartford Staff
HARTFORD, CONN. -- In Hartford, Connecticut a major known land mark is the Mark Twain House and its Museum, which gives a background on this amazing legend of a man. Everybody knows who Mark Twain is, the well-known famous novelist of Innocents Abroad and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. These two places have a representation of this single figured man who has passed away, but there are people who are still passionate about his story and his work. So for all of the supporters of the house and for the museum to stay up and running successfully, what is in it for them to keep supporting?
Residents and visitors who live in Hartford or who want to visit the Hartford area, will almost always have the opportunity to visit the Mark Twain House and Museum. But why would they visit? To see the historical landmark, yes, but how many times can you see the same house and museum and still be amused and entertained when you know exactly what to expect?
Melani Maxwell, 22, a senior at the University of Hartford says “I’m not an expert but, I find new things to set my eye every time I visit. It is enjoyable for me when I go because I want to be there and seek different attractions added to the museum or house. College students who visit just need to absorb in the information displayed.”
Maxwell makes it seem so simple to visit and take in the knowledge and had a greater understanding for the purposes of the museum and why people donate and support the Mark Twain landmarks.
During the night of the Oscars, AIDS Connecticut hosted the “Oscar Experience” at the Mark Twain House. This gave the community and public a chance to visit the Twain location for a reason out of the ordinary. This Oscar Experience was a hit. Tickets were $50 for general admission and $100 for VIP treatment.
David Caesar, 26, originally from Long Island, moved to Hartford about four years ago. He commented on what he thinks of the museum and about the Oscars event. “I believe that the museum is great for cultural and historical uses. I’ve been there about six times and they hold events or reading every month. The Oscar party was a smart event. They probably raised a decent amount of money on general admission and celebrities probably gave extra generous donations." The event was a blast and was hosted for about 300 guests. For pictures, donations, and news on how the Oscar Experience went please feel free to visit www.aids-ct.org
The coordinators of the Mark Twain functions are always planning and scheduling guest speakers and events where the community can come out and gain knowledge about that certain topic or event. How do they find these special guests or activities to do?
Being such a successful Museum and cultural landmark, they have generous supporters such as The Annenberg Foundation, The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, ING and several more that support them and help them spread the message they want the community to receive about the Mark Twain Museum and House.
At the Twain Museum in the month of May, there will be three different dates that a Saturday Afternoon Writers Workshop will be held. It is a three hour workshop to learn more about craft and business writing. Admission is $40 and if there are any further questions please contact 860-280-3130.
On the website (www.marktwainhouse.org) they have previews and dates of upcoming events of what is going to be hosted.
The Mark Twain House and Museum is versatile and is always open to the community!
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