Hannibal, Missouri, United States

Jim’s Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center

Walk in the Footsteps of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn Tour Hannibal’s first African American History Museum and see the town where Mark Twain grew up. Tour The Huck Finn Freedom Center and learn about one of Twain’s most complex literary figures: Jim, the former enslaved person and friend to Huck Finn who was inspired by Mark Twain’s friend Daniel Quarles. View exhibits exploring Mark Twain’s characters that portray African Americans as complex, multifaceted people. Celebrate the importance of these literary figures and get an intimate look into the lives of African Americans from Hannibal’s 1819 founding. Afterward, you will tour Mark Twain’s boyhood home, replete with the iconic white picket fence that the fictional Tom Sawyer was required to whitewash. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.