# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Walking Tour: Mark Twain in Old Washington City
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Jun, 2021 at 10:00 am – Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn how Mark Twain spent his  winter of 1867–68 working as a journalist for a half-dozen newspapers and becoming the talk of Washington.About this EventStarting near the Jackson statue in Lafayette Square, journey back to the mid-19th century, when Mark Twain spent the winter of 1867–68 working as a journalist for a half-dozen newspapers. Join historian and author of “Mark Twain in Washington, D.C: The Adventures of a Capital Correspondent” John Muller as you travel to sites like the Willard Hotel, Newspaper Row, and the old City Hall to uncover this little-known but pivotal chapter in Twain’s life. While walking, you’ll hear captivating stories about Twain’s time in various boarding houses and the lively, irreverent, and hard-drinking bohemian correspondents he ran with.Learn About Mark Twain’s Years in Washington, D.C.!- Historian and author John Muller reveals the untold stories of one of the most famous authors of all time.- Visit Historic Sites in downtown Washington, D.C.- John leads you on an adventure stretching more than a half-century as you visit places like Newspaper Row, the old Police Court, and more.- Get some steps in - approximately 1.5 miles - with friendly, like-minded people.___________________________________Registration: Please register in advance to confirm participation; walk-ups welcome but cannot guarantee availability.Weather: This event will take place light rain (sprinkles) or shine. If it’s on our calendar, then we’re proceeding as scheduled.Meeting Point: Lafayette Square (Pennsylvania Avenue & 16th St. NW - across the street from the White House). Look for your host and a group of friendly people at the Andrew Jackson equestrian statue.Ending Point: Judiciary Square - F. St. NW between 4th and 5th.Additional Questions: Anything that can’t be answered by the above event description and/or Google, please let us know via a message to the tour guide! Thank you!  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e91370b0-1f0c-11f1-a80c-71aa7eb81ff0-rimg-w494-h740-dcf3eedb-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e99746b0-1f0c-11f1-8ce5-afcd59d33ab9-rimg-w987-h740-dc765f47-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e9ff3040-1f0c-11f1-8ce5-afcd59d33ab9-rimg-w987-h740-dcd2d5d9-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ea826a00-1f0c-11f1-a80c-71aa7eb81ff0-rimg-w987-h740-dc364429-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/eaea5390-1f0c-11f1-a80c-71aa7eb81ff0-rimg-w987-h740-dc90bbef-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/walking-tour-mark-twain-in-old-washington-city/10000155018543637
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures, sports, meetups, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Lafayette Square
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.31, max: 24.97, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lafayette Square
- **lat**: 38.8976633
- **long**: -77.03657390000001
- **full address**: Lafayette Square, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Walking Tour: Mark Twain in Old Washington City being held?
  - **A:** Walking Tour: Mark Twain in Old Washington City takes place on Sat, 12 Jun, 2021 at 10:00 am to Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lafayette Square, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Walking Tour: Mark Twain in Old Washington City?
  - **A:** Walking Tour: Mark Twain in Old Washington City is organized by Lost History Associates.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Walking Tour: Mark Twain in Old Washington City is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Walking Tour: Mark Twain in Old Washington City sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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