Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center — Attraction in Hannibal

Jim’s Journey is an important part of the Mark Twain tour.

Learn about Daniel Quarles, the inspiration for Twain’s Character, Jim, in one of the oldest original structures in Hannibal.

If you are visiting Hannibal to learn about Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, Becky Thatcher - Jim’s Journey is a critical part of the storied tour - don’t miss this opportunity.

It’s Northeast Missouri’s only Black History Museum; don’t let the size of building deter you, it is packed full of great history.

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On the day we chose to visit, there were no visiting hours, but Faye Dant---Jim's Journey's historian---took time out of her busy day to give us a "private tour"!!! Faye emotes friendship, knowledge & passion for not only Jim and his relationship with Mark Twain, but the struggles & impact of African-American residents that helped make-up Hannibal's story. Our many thanks for sharing all of...

This is as important to American literature as Huckleberry Finn. It denotes the struggles of two individuals in their quest for freedom. Mark Twain wrote so much about his childhood experiences with a flavor of humor and drama that puts the fortunate reader right there, as if you were on that raft with Jim and Huckleberry. It is an unforgettable experience that...