July 2025
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Stowe Center for Literary Activism
77 Forest Street, Hartford, CT, 06105 Map
About the Museum
When you visit the Stowe Center, don’t expect a traditional historic house museum! Expect a conversational, interactive tour where you can participate along with your guide. Of course you’ll hear about everything that compelled Stowe to write her most famous novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin: her childhood, travels, marriage and family, and perhaps greatest of all, her courage. But you’ll also connect the past to the present as you discuss 19th century social issues — such as enslavement and the women’s rights movement — that resonate today in the form of racism, mass incarceration, immigration or equal pay. You’ll see the beautifully preserved interiors of the National Historic Landmark — renovated in 2017 — alongside modern gallery spaces. You’ll view rooms that reflect Stowe’s design choices and decorative arts as well as her own oil paintings. And you’ll explore exhibits that showcase the complicated and controversial legacy of “Uncle Tom” whose name became a racial slur. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s life and work is an example of how one person can make a difference. You’ll leave feeling inspired that you can create positive change. The first floor of the Stowe House is wheelchair/ accessible as are the grounds and visitor center. Special accommodations can be made for hearing impaired visitors.
Discount Information
Admits 2 guests free. Pouch contents include pass and patron instruction sheet.
Please check the website: harrietbeecherstowecenter.org for exact hours and call 860-522-9258 x 317 to reserve tickets, even with the library pass - reservations are highly recommended.
This pass must be picked up and returned at the Library. It may be checked out for 2 days, including the reserved date of pick up.
When Booking a Museum Pass
Username = Your Library Card Number
Password = Same Password for the Library Catalog
If you do not have this information available, call the library at (860) 668-3896 for assistance.
This pass is available for pickup starting the first day it is reserved. Passes are not available prior to their reservation date.
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Physical (must be picked up at the library and returned) passes are available. Select your desired visit date from the calendar below.
