As a tour guide for the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance , matters of historic preservation are always apt to get my sympathy and attention. So, when Wendy Clinch, wife of John Clinch, who is the author of Finn, posted a message on The Ski Diva about a fundraiser to save the Twain House, I knew that I had to give it some publicity.

Sadly, the 1874 home may be scheduled for demise. Why? Typical reasons. Lack of funding. Fortunately, a group of renowned authors have organized a fundraiser to save the Twain House, and thus preserve an important part of literary history. Behold, the details!

Tuesday, September 23

The Lincoln Financial Auditorium at

The Mark Twain Museum Center

6 - 7 p.m. Reception

7 - 9 p.m. Readings

9 - 9:30 p.m. book signings

Admission: $40/Reading and book signing

$100/Reception, reading and book signing

For reservations call 860.280.3152 or email

The house is located at 351 Farmington Ave. in Hartford, CT.

For more info, visit the Mark Twain Museum Website