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> From: The Mark Twain House & Museum <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: The Mark Twain House Vandalized
> Date: January 6, 2023 at 11:31:27 AM EST
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>  
> Important News
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> 
> Dear Friend of The Mark Twain House & Museum,
> 
> You may have seen in the news or on social media that The Mark Twain House recently was subject to multiple incidents of vandalism. We want to make sure that our valued supporters are made aware of what has happened, how we are working to address the situation, and how you can be of assistance.
> 
> Over the course of the last two weeks on three separate occasions, unknown individuals have shattered windows on the historic house with bricks, rocks, and chunks of asphalt. The beautiful first-floor Conservatory where the Clemens children played and our recently-restored Mahogany Room guest suite were both affected with broken glass and window framing. The holes made by the vandals have created potential environmental damage in a space that requires strict temperature and humidity control. In addition, a historic statue of Venus de Medici on loan from the Wadsworth Atheneum was damaged. 
> 
> At no time, at least in the last quarter-century, has any act of vandalism risen anywhere near the level of this one. We have estimated the total financial impact of both the repairs and security improvements to be $15,000 to $20,000.
> 
> The Hartford Courant has reported <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AtYbMvsWXRhPJClkyLVe3TakI1Ke2-Buhndf4O4kvo4d0-1gCLiVPyFeOD6U1eTPLPZvIvK7zqstHMuZzYeoWOe5mpUdLQcSMmqsATvcOgwLws4RWKeXfPEIjjfOzAbmE8SIvEtHk8fC36ttXt_yGqTuqTb1TzThawC1vQawLvl8t-ZY7Dq_W9CYz63gtVskPEujL18oCIKxWj9AJFRLpAAgdClVrOcrlgidL6-BT9af2rAzXPc3O9FbOmhjR9I-8qF_31nkLNxgu9iSOu7AKg78hxWoVmqz&c=u2NkuUyLuFl0bmoq3CdYPcyS2u23P_Plcxoph3m-w89IcLmh9xtRgg==&ch=vsGmKf-FKFaj34dav068ggu2f9FJU1Nb7J7vIAclUWjIO6p7Oxs4kg==> on the vandalism and television news affiliates from CBS <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AtYbMvsWXRhPJClkyLVe3TakI1Ke2-Buhndf4O4kvo4d0-1gCLiVPyFeOD6U1eTP0rafzUqAoPDfV-55JMIiOluQwI00H1Lg5JFzxJ42q8MU3coTwaZj5i6txsJ4IFIOqyO-XgT0Xpj0emYO7wocyhpMwzDg4n4edhhGY8jxAVOnEFtXksTE1L8GVvu0T6pnSyMSF5NF_GXCZvf3BHXUzL5foajMSidcRFm3XEltkYG85-0_rKCDAFSBvrijGa6Bpjl5UbcGsdSSx4zYSI-2YeKTRyHsLBkwoAJzEsXI_9f1SbFhECxjE9xQF4Ub74meGIvK4fPiOotyydnkvT1lRzR5qa6DrqdW&c=u2NkuUyLuFl0bmoq3CdYPcyS2u23P_Plcxoph3m-w89IcLmh9xtRgg==&ch=vsGmKf-FKFaj34dav068ggu2f9FJU1Nb7J7vIAclUWjIO6p7Oxs4kg==>, NBC <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AtYbMvsWXRhPJClkyLVe3TakI1Ke2-Buhndf4O4kvo4d0-1gCLiVPyFeOD6U1eTP_ebIGnmJsH4CqgyBZfs-EXtHyhEgvXQTB2Tm408WjYLTMAm-it6acJt0Px382W7nof6iOYtxEOqkIO30AQlebRu9efD6zHQZ-G-U2szbEvBZcmaPofltQqWJL1aDFhjnv7Y-QZIhp5JrlnsRNQJH83eXMdjJM_bSCebs_OxF7oAUnHItPb2sPLOMVfHq9acVtsaV42RgXo4=&c=u2NkuUyLuFl0bmoq3CdYPcyS2u23P_Plcxoph3m-w89IcLmh9xtRgg==&ch=vsGmKf-FKFaj34dav068ggu2f9FJU1Nb7J7vIAclUWjIO6p7Oxs4kg==>, FOX <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AtYbMvsWXRhPJClkyLVe3TakI1Ke2-Buhndf4O4kvo4d0-1gCLiVPyFeOD6U1eTPCaArGsBkoVzsnu1hHF_CLZFwrpCgyZ3CqvYLKRCPAn5HJlO-qVLdZHHdf9XwSTJEbdsxxSZYNyY4FsH6t3Vyamq35-s1kZr_TProXBpb_0YdGB4gHy-G0HKwAjvuMV_vuA_1LASWMn0w8IB1e_-EHJZUBc7xOREHzmxLAiyfg9_H4a_XaKl0ZyMGMGoM2BE_GNfHpG096sTrXPrERTT4Rrza3tZSas98AasfLJUju9E=&c=u2NkuUyLuFl0bmoq3CdYPcyS2u23P_Plcxoph3m-w89IcLmh9xtRgg==&ch=vsGmKf-FKFaj34dav068ggu2f9FJU1Nb7J7vIAclUWjIO6p7Oxs4kg==> and ABC <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AtYbMvsWXRhPJClkyLVe3TakI1Ke2-Buhndf4O4kvo4d0-1gCLiVPyFeOD6U1eTP3dzCEI7encDMl_jvzTdw3kdEeW5WDoICJ7ifTP_mEfcPUJX6J640UCTad_j7DvDhoOD_YxZUdhfXvyclETZN2Dcic3KBT9kGyugg3RDGTMEhAtgkVHQsl4d9sm3KRd8oujrIk9pwAo6sjbYcHE5oqJ7G_CMRB3JlbG6_mYjdHaMWUokFL7jT46zN_kehYF4CncGe6sVfnNw=&c=u2NkuUyLuFl0bmoq3CdYPcyS2u23P_Plcxoph3m-w89IcLmh9xtRgg==&ch=vsGmKf-FKFaj34dav068ggu2f9FJU1Nb7J7vIAclUWjIO6p7Oxs4kg==> have all been on site, carrying interviews with the staff and extensive video of the damage. The television coverage has been picked up across the nation, and we have done multiple radio interviews. All of this indicates there is intense interest in this story.
> 
> We have covered the broken windows and have started the repair process - no small feat for a National Historic Landmark home that is nearing 150 years of age. The museum is working with the Hartford Police Department to identify and apprehend the people involved, as well as to step up the patrolling of our campus. The police have been very supportive as has the Mayor’s office. With expert advice, the museum is taking a number of steps to improve security on the grounds to ensure that this does not happen again.
> 
> The house is our single greatest treasure and we take the stewardship of Mark Twain’s historic house in Hartford with the utmost seriousness. We want to ensure that the Clemens Family’s beloved home is properly preserved and secure for visitors from around the globe to enjoy. 
> 
> There are three ways you can help. 
> 
> If you have any information that may lead to the arrest of the individuals, please contact the Hartford Police Department <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AtYbMvsWXRhPJClkyLVe3TakI1Ke2-Buhndf4O4kvo4d0-1gCLiVPyFeOD6U1eTP2yCozgpPrTnI6K1kS5ADQsyzgA4AGc5o-IibK5n5r8pj-fSliSOCmUX0RwEaCFoIwtENBp9UwolWcixLNZe0S6UFNJ3OLgCLcAQphf5_v102DH7-kwjCIST7BlIVFZWn&c=u2NkuUyLuFl0bmoq3CdYPcyS2u23P_Plcxoph3m-w89IcLmh9xtRgg==&ch=vsGmKf-FKFaj34dav068ggu2f9FJU1Nb7J7vIAclUWjIO6p7Oxs4kg==>.
> 
> Needless to say, this was a very unanticipated expense, and in the midst of trying to recover from the pandemic, it treads heavily on our budget. If you would like to help contribute to our special GoFundMe campaign, the monies raised will help cover the costs to repair the damages as well as improve security on the property. To make a donation to repair the Twain House, please CLICK HERE. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AtYbMvsWXRhPJClkyLVe3TakI1Ke2-Buhndf4O4kvo4d0-1gCLiVPyFeOD6U1eTP0e-gsslZqbWE6b52hP1E7UfW9VxL9NHqZG1_51YOBKXVuXH1aRcvRldPBhpTxcJlSfMV00BCn3Plb12SlQtB4_coozvrWl8zX9V1CQcvPJCBl_JaDR2MrUE4HBF61KshrwtKoPD60A0ZVL8DKkhKf9qGwvhVpzTJS5A620fTI4rdVprni752p-trg33VxCkU&c=u2NkuUyLuFl0bmoq3CdYPcyS2u23P_Plcxoph3m-w89IcLmh9xtRgg==&ch=vsGmKf-FKFaj34dav068ggu2f9FJU1Nb7J7vIAclUWjIO6p7Oxs4kg==>
> 
> As always, we hope you will visit to deepen your appreciation for the uniqueness and historic importance of Samuel Clemens' Hartford home. We are open every day for tours except Tuesday, 9:30am to 4:30pm. You can learn more about visiting here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AtYbMvsWXRhPJClkyLVe3TakI1Ke2-Buhndf4O4kvo4d0-1gCLiVP4EM5AIou4f3cpIOKpUeimjW6EXYAfmhvB6HAiPnkF1jpf4srHA1JQW3hXbPZqr6OtkMp_SQfFP8mrBViBFtsN4yPCOvawQFU6rie6n9fBUZ&c=u2NkuUyLuFl0bmoq3CdYPcyS2u23P_Plcxoph3m-w89IcLmh9xtRgg==&ch=vsGmKf-FKFaj34dav068ggu2f9FJU1Nb7J7vIAclUWjIO6p7Oxs4kg==>.
> 
> We will keep you updated in our newsletter of any further developments. As always, thank you for your support of The Mark Twain House & Museum.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Pieter Roos
> Executive Director
> 
> 
>  
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