O. Henry Museum
409 East 5th Street (map) (512)472-1903
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.”
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Pun-Off 2013
Sat. 05/18 | 2:00PM @ O. Henry Museum (map)
JEST FOR A WORDY CAUSEThe date for the 36th Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships isSaturday, May 18, 2013. - Live music @11am – Contests Noon-5pmOnce again, the location …more»
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O. Henry Museum International Pun-Off Volunteers
Sat. 05/18 | 11:00AM - Sat. 05/18 @ O. Henry Museum (map)
The 37th Annual O. Henry International Pun-Off is on Saturday, May 18, 2013, 11:00am - 5:00pm at 409 East 5th Street. This event features a competition of the best and worst puns. Staff need…more»
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Samantha at the O. Henry - American Girl
Sat. 12/15 | 1:00PM - Sat. 12/15 | 5:00PM @ O. Henry Museum (map)
SAMANTHA AT THE O. HENRYSaturday, December 15, 2012 - 1:00pm - 5:00pmMeet Victorian Era American Girl Samantha at the O. Henry Museum. Hear her story and learn about Margaret Po…more»
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Original Slacker exhibit
Thu. 11/08 | 12:00PM - Sun. 01/13 @ O. Henry Museum (map)
The “Original Slacker”. A new multi-media exhibitFree admission. Through January 13, 2013. Open Wednesday – Sunday, noon to 5pmFor pictures of the museum, click here.
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Pun-Off 2012
Sun. 05/20 | 2:00PM @ O. Henry Museum (map)
Click for details on the Pun-Off 2013High tone arms & heads will spin when we celebrate the lowest form of humor in high stylus the tables turn on everyone. We're out to set Austin's cap…more»
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O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships: Day 1
Sat. 05/19 | 11:00AM - Sat. 05/19 @ O. Henry Museum (map)
The O. Henry Pun-Off is a classic contest of wit and wordplay. Now in its 35th year, the World Championship of bad puns consists of two segments: participants presenting original com…more»
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"While the Auto Waits"
Fri. 03/30 | 1:00PM @ O. Henry Museum (map)
"Just be yourself."Those sage words of advice are often lost in the midst of romantic pursuit. In such a setting, we sometimes try to be someone else in order to impress our object of desire."…more»
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The Coolest Book Club in the World for 5th-8th graders
Every Saturday 9:00AM @ O. Henry Museum (map)
The Coolest Book Club in the World is a summer program where 5th-8th graders learn how to discuss literature intelligently through a variety of exercises that stress critical thinking, public …more»
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Pun-Off 2011
Sat. 05/21 | 2:00PM @ O. Henry Museum (map)
Check out details for Pun-Off 2012 http://do512.com/event/2012/05/20/pun-off-2012 High tone arms & heads will spin when we celebrate the lowest form of humor in high stylus the tables tu…more»
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