O. Henry Museum

The mission of the O. Henry Museum is to collect, preserve and interpret artifacts and archival materials relative to William Sidney Porter, the author otherwise known as O. Henry, for literary, educational and historical purposes.

Purpose

The O. Henry Museum offers a look into the life of William Sidney Porter in the Austin years leading up to his controversial prison term, after which he assumed the pen name O. Henry and set about transforming himself into the famed short story writer who authored such universal classics as "Gifts of the Magi," "The Ransom of Red Chief" and "The Cop and the Anthem."

Programs and Events

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The Pun-Off World Championships are the highest celebration of the lowest form of humor. The 35th annual, free event takes place Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information and to register to compete, visit punpunpun.com.

Lunchtime Lit is a reading and discussion series of O. Henry's works. Join docent emeritus J.C. Elkins at the O. Henry Museum for this free monthly program.

April 27, 1 p.m. "A Retrieved Reformation"

May 25, 1 p.m. "One Thousand Dollars"

June 22, 1 p.m. "The Love-Philtre of Ikey Schoenstein"

Staff

Michael Hoinski Culture and Arts Education Coordinator Email
Quinn Argall Administrative Assistant Email		Danielle Martinez, Docent Jenna Cooper, Docent