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Mark Twain Afternoon

WVHC Event

Location/County: Ripley, Jackson
April 21, 2018

Referred to as “The Father of American Literature,” Samuel L. Clemons died at the age of 74 on April 21, 1910. The author and humorist, AKA Mark Twain, is portrayed by Doug Riley. His presentation is through the WV Humanities Council’s History Alive! The 2 p.m. program is in the historic Alpine Theatre, 210 W. Main Street in Ripley. Admission is free.