The Stowe Center for Literary Activism encourages social justice and literary activism by exploring the life and legacy of Harriet Beecher Stowe and all who advocate for hope and freedom then and now.
The Stowe Center is open year-round for tours and programs, please check our website for the most up-to-date hours and days. Our 2.5 acre, parklike campus includes three historic buildings, a museum shop, and a research library, available by appointment: email [email protected].
The Stowe Center’s gardens include historic gardens, native plantings, bird and bee habitats, and plentiful seating to commune with nature. The gardens include Connecticut's largest Merrill Magnolia and Common Paw Paw trees; grafts from the Stowe Dogwood, and the Garden Club of America's award-winning heritage roses.
A History, not a House Tour: Guests are invited to participate in interactive, conversational guided tours of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s fully refurbished, historically accurate home. Tours address the history of enslavement, freedom-seeking, and the use of language as a means to make change that honors humanity.
Group Tours: For groups of 14 or more people, four weeks of advanced reservation is required. To schedule, email [email protected] or 860-522-9258, ext. 315.
School Tours: Guided tours available for grades K-12. Students learn about Harriet Beecher Stowe, life in Victorian Hartford, abolition, and how everyone can make a difference in their community. Call for reservations, 860-522-9258, ext. 315 or email [email protected]
Other amenities: Dining nearby, Gift Shop, Parking
