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Music Under the Stars – August 10, 2023

Museum Mall 206 Hill Street, Hannibal, MO

SoulRoot performs your favorite hits from many genres, spanning the last 5 decades. A high energy variety band, covering songs from Adele to Johnny Cash to Outkast, and everything in between. Soulroot has opened for many national acts, sharing the stage with Hinder, Marshall Tucker Band, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, Saliva, Candlebox, 7 Mary 3,…

Music Under the Stars – August 17, 2023

Museum Mall 206 Hill Street, Hannibal, MO

Miss Jubilee and the Yas Yas Boys are a St. Louis band that specializes in early blues, jazz and hokum. Vocalist Miss Jubilee (aka Valerie Kirchhoff) leads the group, paying homage to the female blues singers of the 1920s and 30s and to the rich musical heritage of St. Louis. Performed with joy, precision, and…

Music Under the Stars – August 24, 2023

Museum Mall 206 Hill Street, Hannibal, MO

Gary Schoenberger and the Perfect Strangers is a folk and country based band. Schoenberger is a vocalist, percussionist and guitarist who writes many of his own songs. He has a rich background in music, playing in bands from rock to Motown to blues to southern rock to country. His double album, Broken, was released in…

Mark Twain Live

Mark Twain Museum Gallery Auditorium 120 N. Main St., Hannibal, MO

Hear the stories and experiences of Twain’s childhood that sparked his writings and led to the creation of his famous book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain Live features veteran Twain impersonator Jim Waddell for these free live performances at the Mark Twain Museum Gallery auditorium at 120 N. Main Street. Mark Twain Live performances are…

Music Under the Stars – August 31, 2023

Museum Mall 206 Hill Street, Hannibal, MO

Steppin' Back returns for the last concert of the season. Food provided by Mission 180 who will be serving BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, chips, desserts, soda, water, and tea. Brews by the guys at the Great River Brewery.

Mark Twain Live

Mark Twain Museum Gallery Auditorium 120 N. Main St., Hannibal, MO

Hear the stories and experiences of Twain’s childhood that sparked his writings and led to the creation of his famous book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain Live features veteran Twain impersonator Jim Waddell for these free live performances at the Mark Twain Museum Gallery auditorium at 120 N. Main Street. Mark Twain Live performances are…

Music Under the Stars hosts “Strings to Mend”

Museum Mall 206 Hill Street, Hannibal, MO

Music Under the Stars is partnering with Strings to Mend for an encore performance September 15th. One last Thursday night to sit and listen to great music and support our community organizations, Child Advocacy Center and EMBRACE. Seth Wade will be our music talent from 7-9 and opening musician will be Mike Moore starting at…

Mark Twain Live

Mark Twain Museum Gallery Auditorium 120 N. Main St., Hannibal, MO

Hear the stories and experiences of Twain’s childhood that sparked his writings and led to the creation of his famous book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain Live features veteran Twain impersonator Jim Waddell for these free live performances at the Mark Twain Museum Gallery auditorium at 120 N. Main Street. Mark Twain Live performances are…

Twain’s Old-Fashioned Birthday Party 2023

Mark Twain Museum Gallery Auditorium 120 N. Main St., Hannibal, MO

Tom and Becky ambassadors invite children to their annual old-fashioned Birthday Party in celebration of Mark Twain’s Birthday. Join the Mark Twain Museum’s Tom and Becky ambassadors as we celebrate Twain’s 189th Birthday with a celebration for children with a variety of crafts including decorating party hats, wooden ornaments, and beaded necklaces. Old-fashioned games include…

Mark Twain Museum Beard and Mustache Competition 2023

Virtual and In Person Event

The 2023 9th Annual Mark Twain Museum Beard and Mustache Competition You can enter to show us your Stache or Beard either in person or virtually in the Mark Twain Museum Beard and Mustache Competition. Registration to compete includes submission of a photo of your beard or stache and your $5 entry fee for each…

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Museum Mall 206 Hill Street, Hannibal, MO

Join the Mark Twain Museum as we celebrate the start of the Holiday Season with the Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Boyhood Gardens outside Twain’s Boyhood Home on Hill Street. The Salvation Army Brass Band welcomes you to the event at the Main Stage beginning at 5:00 pm with traditional holiday music, followed…

Boyhood Home Evening Holiday Tours

Mark Twain Boyhood Home 208 Hill Street, Hannibal, MO

The Mark Twain Home Foundation invites you to join us for special holiday evening tours of Mark Twain’s Boyhood Home on Saturday evenings beginning the Saturday following Thanksgiving, through the weekend preceding Christmas from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Beautiful trees and vintage ornaments will adorn the home, decorated by volunteers and sponsors. A free event…