So taken with Hartford was Mark Twain, that he made the city his home for 20 years. The guide directs visitors to 17 sites associated with the author, and tells their story. The Mark Twain House is the focal point of the tour, but includes art and history museums, parks, gardens, a riverboat and even an antique carousel. The film can also be seen on Fri., Sat. and Sun.
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Participants also attend a Victorian Christmas Tea and Lecture , with Pearl Dexter, editor, Tea, A Magazine . Jan. 26, a Souper Bowl Women's Weekend includes an herbal foot bath, steam facial and refreshments at Ledgebrook Herb Farm on Saturday. On Sunday, join Martha Paul of Martha's Herbary for a soup-making class and lunch. Februarys, the evenings are enchanted. Couples receive fresh flowers, sweetheart gift basket and an intimate fireside dinner.