The Travelers Rooming House

06/14/2026

Flag Day is an annual observance in the United States celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777, when the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution establishing the first official "Stars and Stripes" design.

06/14/2026

Thanks to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum, a traveling interactive exhibit celebrating 250 years of American history, will visit Historic Downtown Hannibal on July 16 and 17.

Welcome America250!! Thank you for choosing Hannibal!
The 1,000-square-foot mobile museum will be parked across from the Mark Twain Museum Interpretive Center at 415 North Main Street and will be free and open to the public.

This immersive, high-tech exhibit allows visitors to walk through key moments in American history with a hands-on approach. Guests can explore interactive displays, engage with a “Wall of Heroes” featuring influential figures (including Mark Twain) and participate in educational activities such as signing the Declaration of Independence or decoding one of George Washington’s spy messages.

The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum is part of a nationwide initiative celebrating America’s 250th birthday and is an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant-funded project, with a core objective of reaching museum audiences, including school-aged and college-aged learners, through engaging, accessible educational experiences.

There are only six identical mobile museums traveling across the country, with two each serving the East Coast, Midwest, and Pacific Coast regions. The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum was selected from more than 1,000 applicants to host this unique experience.

“We are thrilled to be able to host this unique opportunity,” said Megan Rapp, Executive Director of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum. “Hannibal has always turned out in droves for special educational events like the LST boats. Anyone wanting to celebrate America 250 will want to come and experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, right here in Hannibal.”

Visitors will find ample parking along the riverfront and throughout downtown Hannibal.

This event provides a rare chance for residents and visitors alike to celebrate America’s history in an engaging, interactive way as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial.

For more information, call 573-221-9010 or go to visithannibal.com or marktwainmuseum.org

06/13/2026

Have you toured the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum? Did you know it’s 7 buildings filled with history?
Come stay with us and soak up the nostalgia.

06/11/2026

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06/10/2026

Love it when Hannibal makes a LIST! Thank you, Midwest Living!

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06/10/2026

When you visit Hannibal, take time to drive around downtown and look at the buildings. We see them every day- we always notice something new.

06/09/2026

Today the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum had a little birthday party for Tom & Becky. What an honor to be a part of history in Historic Downtown Hannibal. The 150th anniversary of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

06/09/2026

Our friends at the Northeast Missouri Humane Society are at full capacity. If you have been thinking about a new furry family member, we encourage you to visit them. They have some great dogs & cats waiting for forever homes.
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06/07/2026

Our guests got to experience something pretty amazing tonight in Historic Downtown Hannibal. So proud of this town we call home. The drone show was awesome! Thank you Visit Hannibal MO!

06/06/2026

If you’re staying with us for the drone show here’s what you need to know:

The show begins at 9pm and will point north from the Clemens Field launch area. That means for the best viewing, Central Park area was recommended by the drone company. The blocks of 4th and 5th Streets that run along the park will be closed to vehicles beginning at 8pm in order to expand the viewing area (no parking after 6pm).

Visit Hannibal MO is excited to bring the first ever drone show to Hannibal for the community. We hope you are as excited as we are for this free community event! We will see you tomorrow night!