MARK TWAIN'S HANNIBAL: THE CLEMENS CONFERENCE August 11-13, 2011 The Mark Twain Museum in Hannibal, Missouri, announces its first Mark Twain Conference to be held in Hannibal August 11-13. Some highlights: Keynote speakers - Barbara Snedecor - Director, Center for Mark Twain Studies, Elmira - Speaking on her PhD work on Livy Clemens Hal Holbrook - Speaking on his career - Also filming in Hannibal for his biography Bob Hirst - Director, Mark Twain Project, University of California, Berkeley - Mark Twain's Autobiography and Mark Twain updates Papers - 19 presentations are offered on stimulating Mark Twain topics Conference includes Tour of Mark Twain Museum Mark Twain Cave Tour Riverboat excursion Live performances by: Gladys Coggswell (A True Story) Jim Waddell (Mark Twain's Retreat) Carl Jackson ("Mark Twain Words & Music") Optional trip to Florida, Missouri Birthplace Museum Optional tour of Hannibal Mark Twain Sites Details and a registration form are on the Museum's web site at: http://www.marktwainmuseum.org/index.php/conference Cost is $300 and includes all listed events and meals. Reserve now to attend this inspiring and educational three-day experience in Hannibal, Missouri - inspiration for _The Adventures of Tom Sawyer_ and many other episodes in Mark Twain's writings. Henry Sweets, Curator Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum 120 North Main Street Hannibal MO 63401 573-221-9010 extension 405