Four black and white portraits of famous American authors are arranged in a grid, with plain backgrounds behind each subject.

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American Literary HeroesA Two-Part Dramatic Series Celebrating America&rsquo;s Greatest Literary Voices As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, join Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) and longtime friends at Write Out Loud for a special two-part series celebrating four of the nation&rsquo;s most influential literary voices: Emily Dickinson, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, and Walt Whitman. Presented in the historic rose garden at the Marston House Museum &amp; Gardens, American Literary Heroes offers a setting uniquely suited to these enduring works. Built in 1905, the Marston House reflects the ideals of an era that valued literature, education, civic engagement, conservation, and the arts. George and Anna Marston created a home where books, ideas, public service, and a love of nature were woven into daily life&mdash;values that echo throughout the writings of these four remarkable authors. Performed outdoors among the gardens George Marston so carefully cultivated, these engaging dramatic presentations invite audiences to experience the words, ideas, and lives of writers who helped shape America&rsquo;s cultural identity and continue to inspire generations today. Sunday, July 26 | 2&ndash;4pmMark Twain and Walt WhitmanExperience two literary giants whose wit, wisdom, and originality forever transformed American literature. Through dramatic performance, Twain&rsquo;s unforgettable storytelling and Whitman&rsquo;s groundbreaking poetry come vividly to life. Sunday, September 20 | 2&ndash;4pmEmily Dickinson and Henry David ThoreauDiscover the quiet brilliance of Emily Dickinson&rsquo;s revolutionary poetry alongside Henry David Thoreau&rsquo;s timeless reflections on nature, individual conscience, and civil responsibility. About the PerformancesPresented by Write Out Loud, American Literary Heroes features accomplished actors portraying four iconic American authors through selections from their works and moments from their extraordinary lives. Emily Dickinson Written and performed by Rhianna BasoreHenry David Thoreau Written by Richard Platt; performed by Steve SmithMark Twain Written by Rachael VanWormer; performed by Paul MaleyWalt Whitman Written and performed by Todd Blakesley IMPORTANT NOTE: Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon in the historic rose garden, where literature, history, and place come together.

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American Literary HeroesA Two-Part Dramatic Series Celebrating America’s Greatest Literary Voices As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, join Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) and longtime friends at Write Out Loud for a special two-part series celebrating four of the nation’s most influential literary voices: Emily Dickinson, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, and Walt Whitman. Presented in the historic rose garden at the Marston House Museum &amp; Gardens, American Literary Heroes offers a setting uniquely suited to these enduring works. Built in 1905, the Marston House reflects the ideals of an era that valued literature, education, civic engagement, conservation, and the arts. George and Anna Marston created a home where books, ideas, public service, and a love of nature were woven into daily life—values that echo throughout the writings of these four remarkable authors. Performed outdoors among the gardens George Marston so carefully cultivated, these engaging dramatic presentations invite audiences to experience the words, ideas, and lives of writers who helped shape America’s cultural identity and continue to inspire generations today. Sunday, July 26 | 2–4pmMark Twain and Walt WhitmanExperience two literary giants whose wit, wisdom, and originality forever transformed American literature. Through dramatic performance, Twain’s unforgettable storytelling and Whitman’s groundbreaking poetry come vividly to life. Sunday, September 20 | 2–4pmEmily Dickinson and Henry David ThoreauDiscover the quiet brilliance of Emily Dickinson’s revolutionary poetry alongside Henry David Thoreau’s timeless reflections on nature, individual conscience, and civil responsibility. About the PerformancesPresented by Write Out Loud, American Literary Heroes features accomplished actors portraying four iconic American authors through selections from their works and moments from their extraordinary lives. Emily Dickinson Written and performed by Rhianna BasoreHenry David Thoreau Written by Richard Platt; performed by Steve SmithMark Twain Written by Rachael VanWormer; performed by Paul MaleyWalt Whitman Written and performed by Todd Blakesley IMPORTANT NOTE: Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon in the historic rose garden, where literature, history, and place come together.

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American Literary Heroes at the Marston House Museum Rose Garden

3525 7th Ave

Non-member

$15

SOHO member

$10