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America 250: Mark Twain’s Hannibal roots still draw crowds 100 years later
Twain’s wit and the 150th anniversary of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer are still drawing visitors to his boyhood home, museum officials said.
- This summer marks America's 250th birthday, drawing visitors to Hannibal, Missouri, to explore the boyhood home of Missourian Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as "Mark Twain."
- Born in the village of Florida, Missouri, Twain moved to Hannibal at age 4 years old; at age 12, his father died, forcing him to become a printer's apprentice and ending his formal education.
- This year marks 150 years since "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" was put to print by Twain. Megan Rapp, executive director of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, said the novel centers on universal human truths that resonate across generations.
- Even over 100 years after his death in 1910, Twain's wit and philosophy continue drawing global visitors to Hannibal. "And he made Americans laugh in the process of learning," Rapp said, demonstrating his satire's enduring power.
- As the nation reflects on figures who shaped its character for the 250th anniversary, Twain stands out for his bold stances on politics and classism, which continue resonating with modern audiences.
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