Mark Twain’s Beer Stein

Object/Artifact

Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel

Mark Twain’s Beer Stein

1879: The Palmer’s hosted The Greatest Banquet in American History. The legendary party was given to honor President Ulysses S. Grant (brother in-law of the Palmers). Commemorating his return after a trip around the world.

Name/Title

Mark Twain’s Beer Stein

Description

Beer Stein

Use

Drinking Vessel

Context

Mark Twain, master of ceremonies for the event, hoisted this Beer Stein to toast the return of President Grant in the Red Lacquer Room to 500 dignitaries, including honoring Civil War heroes, General Sherman and Phillip Sheridan.

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Create Date

November 22, 2021

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Update Date

November 30, 2021