Age is mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter. (Mark Twain)
Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow. (Mark Twain)
Photos taken on our driving trip to Branson Missouri in 2008.
The most notable reason to visit Hannibal is Mark Twain. The town is very proud of its relationship with him and has preserved many of the buildings. There are other reasons as well to visit and I'll post about those separately.
Museum properties includes eight properties: six properties are on the National Register of Historic Places, and two exciting, interactive museums whose collections include fifteen original Norman Rockwell paintings, Mark Twain's Oxford gown, and many priceless artifacts. A self-guided tour of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home Museum properties gives you the chance to explore the Hannibal of Samuel Clemens' childhood and experience the beloved stories he created as Mark Twain through the power of his imagination.
The exhibits are really well done. These are just a few of the pictures we took.
What an awesome place! I'd love to see that.
ReplyDeleteThe whole town is amazing and it'sso close to Branson!
ReplyDeleteWe love Mark Twain here. One of our goals is to move to Missouri.
ReplyDeleteI loved Missouri! We spent 2 weeks there a couple of years ago. 1 week in Branson and the a week in Clarksville.
ReplyDeleteGoodmorning Jackie: Thanks for dropping by my site and although I am heading oot n aboot this morning, I did drop into your blog and read this post. Very well done and enjoyed the photos. We love Mark Train here in our house and have spent many hours reading and re-reading such. I shall drop back and take a longer look. Thanks, eh for the nice comment and you have urself a nice day then, eh!
ReplyDeleteooops, p.s. I did find your blog most interesting and one sure way of coming back is to join ur clan, so hey there "clan sister", ya got a new buddy, eh :)
ReplyDeleteThat's fascinating to see where he lived. I really don't know much about him, although I love his writing.
ReplyDeleteI do love me some Mark Twain, especially his funny stuff — the man could spin one heck of a funny story.
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I would love to visit this place at some time. I haven't read everything by Mark Twain, but certainly like what I have read.
ReplyDeleteIt's always interesting to visit author museums. I've never read any Twain! One day I need to fix that.
ReplyDeleteI love Twain! Thanks for the vicarious tour--I might have to visit here someday.
ReplyDeleteI have Twain's The Innocents Abroad and re-read it every now and then - not just for the humour but for his insights into people.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful exhibit! Mark Twain was such a fabulous author.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great experience!
ReplyDeleteWow, interesting and notable. Enjoyed your post♫
ReplyDeleteHi! I just finished Gone Girl in which Hannibal figures quite importantly. Quite an exciting read. I would love to visit the real place someday.
ReplyDeleteThat would be such a fun place to visit!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place! It would be fun to take our Grandlittles there!
ReplyDeleteI am having a hard time finding your link for the letter 'I', but I wanted you to know I had stopped by and tried!
These are terrific pics.
ReplyDeleteHaving recently read Tom Sawyer [I have yet to read Huck Finn, or the other Twain writings...] I would so LOVE to see this exhibit!
And you have helped me do so, here!