A Literary Legend Turns 150 as Hannibal Celebrates Tom Sawyer
Hannibal is set to celebrate The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and its 150th birthday, with festivities kicking off in March.
Celebrating a Literary Icon: Tom Sawyer Turns 150
The beloved character created by Mark Twain is marking a major milestone this year, and the Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau is starting the celebration with a parade on March 28 at 10 a.m.
Get Involved: Parade Participation and Registration Details
Schools, organizations, and businesses are all invited to participate in the celebratory parade. Registration and additional information are available by calling 573-221-2477 or emailing cvbpictures@gmail.com.
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A Timeless Classic: Tom Sawyer's Journey to Fame
The book was published in June of 1876 by author Mark Twain and follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer and his friends through caves and along the Mississippi River in Hannibal.
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While it didn’t see immediate success upon its release, the novel eventually became a bestseller and helped pave the way for Mark Twain’s literary career. Today, it’s considered a masterpiece of American literature and is also notable as the first novel written on a typewriter.
Hannibal will be celebrating all year long with special events, officially kicking off the festivities with the March parade. More events will be announced for the celebration of Tom Sawyer, so Hannibal will be filled with celebrations and fun this year. Get ready.
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