A History Alive Visit from Mark Twain

January 02, 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Mark Twain was one of America’s great authors and humorists. As the young country rapidly grew into an international power in the second half of the 19th century, Twain shared his observations through writing and speeches. His best known novels are The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but his work includes nonfiction, magazine articles, monographs, and commentaries that provide interesting insight into the American story. Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Clemens. He visited Wheeling on Jan. 10, 1872,speaking at Washington Hall. His favorite cigar was the Marsh Wheeling toby. Twain is portrayed by Doug Riley of Tunnelton. Sponsored by West Virginia Humanities Council -- History Alive!

This program will be available to watch live on Facebook Live, on YouTube, and on the OCPL website's LWB Livestream page.  Log into your Facebook or YouTube account during the program to leave questions for our presenters in the comments box. They will answer them during the live broadcast. 

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"Lunch With Books" is the library’s flagship program for adult patrons. These lunchtime programs feature authors, poets, musicians, historians, and more every Tuesday at noon. Bring lunch (to your computer), feed your brain!