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Missouri Trailblazers

Mark Twain and His Amazing Friends

Join the library and the Missouri State Museum to learn about some trailblazing Missourians in this monthly series of virtual programs in honor of Missouri's bicentennial. In February, learn about Mark Twain and his famous friendships with figures such as Helen Keller, Frederick Douglass, Nikola Tesla and more. School-aged students, teens and adults. Register to receive a Zoom link.

Please join the library and the Missouri State Museum to learn about some of Missouri’s most significant trailblazers in this monthly series of virtual programs in honor of Missouri's bicentennial. What is a trailblazer, you might ask? A trailblazer is someone who has had an impact on our culture through major events, leadership, innovation and more. In February, we'll highlight author Mark Twain.

Twain is well known not just in Missouri, but throughout the world as an author and humorist. However, it may come as a surprise to learn how well connected he was to many other well-known figures from his time period. In this virtual presentation for all ages, learn about his famous friendships with Helen Keller, Frederick Douglass, Nikola Tesla, P.T. Barnum, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Ulysses S. Grant.

School-aged students, teens and adults. Please register to receive a Zoom link. 

If you miss the live event, you can watch the recorded event later; check www.dbrl.org/events for the link.

For more exciting Missouri history, please visit the Missouri Trailblazers and the Missouri Bicentennial Timeline exhibits at the Missouri State Museum located in the Missouri State Capitol. It’s YOUR History, and you are always welcome in Missouri State Parks!

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