Mark Twain Boyhood Home reaches goal for Riedel grant to update audio, video equipment

HANNIBAL, Mo. — A successful fundraising event at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home Foundation has earned a $10,000 match from the Riedel Foundation. The event called “Spirits and Sarcasm” brought in nearly $28,000, easily qualifying for matching funds.

In a press release, Mark Twain Boyhood Home Foundation CEO James Lundgren said, “The fundraiser was a huge success, even exceeding our expectations for a first-time event.”

The proceeds will be used to replace outdated audio and video equipment at the Mark Twain Museum and Gallery. The new technology will help the museum to expand its programs.

In his lifetime, George H. Riedel was a generous supporter of the Mark Twain Museum.

“Our first grant from the Riedel estate was a $100,000 matching award to the Boyhood Home Foundation,” long-time trustee Bill Craigmiles said. “We’ve made many contributions since then, because it was an important cause for Mr. Riedel.”