Richard Phelps as Col. William Casey
2026-06-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia resident Richard Phelps depicts Col. William Casey, a Virginia native and Revolutionary War hero who led the first group of settlers into what is now Adair County. Casey was also Mark Twain's maternal great-grandfather. Comments | Permalink
2026-06-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia resident Richard Phelps depicts Col. William Casey, a Virginia native and Revolutionary War hero who led the first group of settlers into what is now Adair County. Casey was also Mark Twain's maternal great-grandfather. Comments | Permalink
Darlene Franklin Campbell as Jane Lampton Clemens
2026-06-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia resident Darlene Franklin Campbell tells the story of Columbia native Jane Lampton Clemens, the mother of Mark Twain, at the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival, held Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Lindsey Wilson University's V.P. Henry Auditorium. Comments | Permalink
2026-06-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia resident Darlene Franklin Campbell tells the story of Columbia native Jane Lampton Clemens, the mother of Mark Twain, at the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival, held Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Lindsey Wilson University's V.P. Henry Auditorium. Comments | Permalink
Robert Brock brought Mark Twain to life for MTS Festival
2026-06-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
Lindsey Wilson University theatre professor Robert Brock portrays Mark Twain at the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival, held Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Lindsey Wilson's V.P. Henry Auditorium. The event celebrated the art of storytelling, along with Mark Twain's Columbia roots. Comments | Permalink
2026-06-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
Lindsey Wilson University theatre professor Robert Brock portrays Mark Twain at the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival, held Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Lindsey Wilson's V.P. Henry Auditorium. The event celebrated the art of storytelling, along with Mark Twain's Columbia roots. Comments | Permalink
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