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Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was a beloved American writer known for his witty humor and keen observations of society. He became an iconic figure in American history, particularly for his lecture ...

Bowling Green, Missouri isn’t actually an Amish town, but this charming small city serves as a gateway to nearby Amish communities while offering its own blend of history, small-town charm, and ...

"Mark Twain Tonight!" is coming to the Broome County Forum Theatre for two nights in December, with a new performer playing Mark Twain. Actor Hal Holbrook wrote and performed "Mark Twain Tonight!" and ...

In the spring of 2019, while researching my book on Mark Twain, I came across a reference to a Twain novel, “Jap Herron,” written in 1917. This was a surprising discovery since I have been studying ...

Every year, we celebrate the birthday of Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens), America’s defining humorist. His legacy—spanning classics like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of ...

Today, we celebrate the 190th birthday of the “father of American literature,” Mark Twain, a storyteller whose wit, wisdom, and honesty spoke to the heart of our Nation. Through humor and imagination, ...

Nearby Mark Twain Lake expands recreational options with its 18,000 acres of water surrounded by 38,000 acres of public land. The lake offers premier boating, fishing, and camping opportunities for ...

According to the Forest Service, the firefighters worked into the night Monday as the wildfire grew to a few hundred acres. Firefighters successfully stopped the fire using the burnout tactic, which ...

This column originally appeared in the Reno Gazette Journal on Dec. 2, 2004. Tourists by the thousands flock to Virginia City every year in search of the Wild West and evidence of Mark Twain's time on ...

A popular show about legendary author Mark Twain is back in Elmira, but with a new performer. Actor Hal Holbrook wrote and performed Mark Twain Tonight! and played that role for more than 60 years ...