Mark Twain House

Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.

Real history

Samuel Clemens and his family lived in the house from 1874 to 1891; he wrote Adventures of Huckleberry Finn there (Wikipedia).

Ghost stories

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Then and now

Public access

Open to the public The museum is open 7 days a week April–December and 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) January–March; last tour at 4:15 pm; tours are guided and capacity is limited (Mark Twain House & Museum). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.

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