by Center For Mark Twain Studies | Jul 9, 2026 | Trouble Begins Lectures
The Center for Mark Twain Studies (CMTS) at Elmira College began the 2026 Park Church Summer Lecture Series last night. The lectures take place on Wednesdays throughout July at the historic Park Church. Located at 208 West Grey Street (Elmira), the lectures are free...
by Center For Mark Twain Studies | Jul 6, 2026 | Trouble Begins Lectures
The Center for Mark Twain Studies (CMTS) at Elmira College announced the schedule for the 2026 Park Church Summer Lecture Series, which takes place on Wednesdays throughout July at the historic Park Church. Located at 208 West Grey Street (Elmira), the lectures are...
by Center For Mark Twain Studies | Jun 16, 2026 | Call for papers
The American Literature Association is hosting a symposium on “The American Novel: Forms, Genres, and Traditions” in Santa Fe on November 5-7, 2026. We have a great hotel in the best location in Santa Fe, and I am committed to putting together a...
by Center For Mark Twain Studies | Jun 15, 2026 | Twain for Teachers
Every year the Center for Mark Twain Studies hosts the “Quarry Farm Fireplace Writing Contest.” The contest is based on decorative tiles situated in the Quarry Farm Parlor fireplace. Originally owned by Susan and Theodore Crane, Mark Twain’s...
by Center For Mark Twain Studies | May 29, 2026 | Trouble Begins Lectures
All Trouble Begins and Park Church Lectures are open to the general public at no charge. A videorecording of all Trouble Begins and Park Church Lectures will be posted and archived in the Trouble Begins Lecture Archive. The 2026 Trouble Begins and Park Church Lecture...