Twain enthusiasts across the globe are gearing up for 2010, the centennial year of Mark Twain's death! During this celebratory year, pay a visit to Mark Twain Country to witness our special stake in Twain's life and legacy...

 

 

The beautiful Chemung River Valley, described by Twain as "a foretaste of heaven", inspired him to create Huck and Tom and so many legendary characters while he summered here for more than two decades. On the campus of Elmira College, you will find "the number one literary attraction in America" (USA Today), Twain's iconic Study. In the quiet of Woodlawn Cemetery lies Twain's final resting place in the Langdon's family plot as well as a twelve-foot monument of Rhode Island granite commemorating Samuel Clemens. There will be many special events planned throughout 2010, so please check back for more information!

 

Highlights of Twain 2010 Events
 
April 21, 2010
Mark Twain Tonight!
Hal Holbrook performs his Emmy & Tony award-winning performance Mark Twain Tonight! at the Clemens Center on the Centennial Anniversary of Twain's death!
www.clemenscenter.com
 
April 21 - 23, 2010
Dine Like Twain Dinners at Hill Top Inn & Restaurant
Feast on the Clemens' & Langdon's secret family recipes while enjoying the exact view of the Chemung River Valley which inspired Twain during all those summers spent in Elmira, NY!
www.hill-top-inn.com

 

April 21 - 24, 2010
Trolley into Twain Country Tours Centennial Excursions
One hour, guided tours including a visit to the Mark Twain Study on the Elmira College campus and the Langdon family burial site at Woodlawn Cemetery, Mark Twain's final resting place.
http://www.marktwaincountry.com/trolley.asp
 
April 24, 2010 at 11:00 am
Re-Enactment of Twain's Gravesite Service & Burial
Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY
This event will include such details as a horse-drawn carriage transporting the casket to the burial site. Numerous historical sources and articles from period editions of the NY Post and NY Times have been researched in preparation of this event.
www.friendsofwoodlawnelmira.org
 
April 24, 2010
Tom Sawyer & Becky Thatcher Day at Harris Hill
Head up to the "Soaring Capital of America" for a thrilling glider ride over Mark Twain Country!  Visit with Tom & Becky at the National Soaring Museum or join the fun in a Tom & Becky Look-A-Like Contest at Harris Hill Amusement Park!
www.harrishillsoaring.org
www.soaringmuseum.org
www.harrishillamusements.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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