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The Stowe Center for Literary Activism is a museum like no other. We offer history tours, not house tours, in Harriet Beecher Stowe's Hartford home that explore the life and legacy of Stowe as well as the abolitionists who created the ecosystem that helped to counter chattel slavery. Our tours help visitors better understand systems of oppression and systems of activism that have existed over time and persist today. We look forward to your visit!

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Stowe Center for Literary Activism
77 Forest Street
Hartford, CT
06105 Hartford
Connecticut

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
12:00 – 17:00
Thursday
12:00 – 17:00
Friday
12:00 – 17:00
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
Sunday Closed

Admission

0 – 5Free
6 – 16US$10.00
17 – 64US$20.00
65+US$15.00
College Student with IDUS$10.00

Nook Farm Neighborhood Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15

*Museums for All (with a valid EBT card and Photo ID): $3

* Blue Star Museums for active-duty military personnel and their families (with valid ID): FREE

*Hartford Resident (with a valid Photo ID): FREE

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Museum shop
Parking
Child-friendly

Location & Map

77 Forest Street, Hartford

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Stowe Center for Literary Activism Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Hartford, Connecticut, offers visitors an insightful look into the life and work of the influential author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Located next to Mark Twain's home, this well-preserved 19th-century house provides a comprehensive experience through guided tours and exhibits. Visitors appreciate the knowledgeable docents who bring Stowe's story to life, explaining her impact on American history and the abolitionist movement. The house itself is beautifully maintained, with period furnishings and personal artifacts that give a sense of Stowe's daily life. While some guests find the tour informative and engaging, others mention that it can be brief and wish for more in-depth information. The museum's size is modest, which some find limiting, but others see as an intimate experience. Accessibility may be an issue for some visitors, as the historic nature of the building means narrow staircases and limited elevator access. Overall, the Harriet Beecher Stowe House is valued for its historical significance and educational value, providing a meaningful connection to an important figure in American literature and social reform.

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