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Stowe Center for Literary Activism
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Encouraging social justice and literary activism by exploring the legacy of Harriet Beecher Stowe and all who advocate hope and freedom then and now.
Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed: CLOSED
Thurs: 10 - 3
Fri & Sat: 10 - 4:30
*Hours vary, check website to book a tour
🎟️ No time for a tour? Want to gift a tour? 💌 This postcard doubles as your ticket to the museum! 🎉 Grab yours today and step into history with us!

#Hartford #Museum #connecticut #GiftIdea #MuseumTicket #UniqueGifts #ExploreHistory #ExperienceTheArts #GiftOfCulture #MuseumLovers #HistoryBuff #Art
April 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Love gardening or want to learn? No experience needed! Join us as a Garden Volunteer at the Stowe Center, Mondays & Thursdays, 9 AM–12 PM, March–October. Meet fellow garden lovers & give back! Sign up: stowecenter.org/volunteer 🌻 #Volunteer #historicgardens #historichouse #history #garden #community
March 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Want to master spoken word? 🎤 Join Versatile Poetiq for a 5-part workshop starting Sat, March 29, 1-3 PM! For a limited time, use code Poetiq2025 for 50% off. Let’s turn your words into powerful performances! See you there!

Buy Tickets: shorturl.at/tQsSB

#SpokenWord #PageToStage #StoweCenter
March 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The secret is out! Percival Everett’s James is the 2025 Stowe Prize winner—making history as the first fiction book to receive the award! A bold reimagining of Huckleberry Finn, James restores agency and humanity to its protagonist. More details soon!

#PercivalEverett #JamesANovel #LiteraryActivism
March 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
📖✨ Celebrating Women’s History Month at Meriden Library! ✨📖
We explored Frederick Douglass’ journey and the powerful women who shaped him—his mother, Harriet Bailey, and wife, Anna Murray Douglass. Want this at your library? Visit stoweonthego.org!

#frederickdouglass #WomensHistoryMonth #history
March 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
On this day in 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published—one of the most influential books in American history. This powerful novel exposed the realities of slavery, igniting conversations and movements for change.

Swipe to see the original manuscript pages
March 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Join us April 9 at 6 PM EST for #ReadingForChange! Discuss Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond—no reading required. Led by Cat White. RSVP now! Get 10% off Stowe Prize books at Riverbend Bookshop with code STOWEFORCHANGE. #MutualAid #AbolishPoverty #change #resistance #events #newengland #books
March 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Join Us for Engaging Conversations 📖

Explore our upcoming events at the Stowe Center this April—featuring thought-provoking discussions and creative expression. Don’t miss out!

🔗 Learn more: stowecenter.org/calendar
#socialjustice #hartford #connecticut #events #justice #art #poetry #resistance
March 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🌟 Meet our Artist of Color Accelerator Fellow, Amanda Mendoza! 🌟
This fall, she’s bringing a powerful solo art show inviting the community to reflect on immigration stories
#StoweCenter #art #immigration #migration #relocation #activism #socialjustice #artforchange #artistofcolor #migrant #justice
March 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We had an insightful experience at Common Ground for Common Good in partnership with Connecticut Public.
Bring SOTG to your community at stoweonthego.org! Our programs dive into history, activism, and the power of conversation to engage inspire change.
#StoweOnTheGo #Activism #Radical #JohnBrown
March 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Discover the power of Spoken Word! Join us on March 29 at the Stowe Center for The Art of Spoken Word, led by Windsor Poet Laureate, Versatile Poetiq. Explore performance and the art of literary activism. Don’t miss this chance to unleash your voice! #SpokenWord #LiteraryActivism #StoweCenter
March 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🌟 March Reading for Change: Imagination: A Manifesto by Ruha Benjamin 🌟
Join us to explore imagination as a tool for liberation & social change. 🌎✨
📖 Facilitated by UVA’s Associate Director of Donor Experience.
Don’t miss this powerful discussion! #socialjustice #activism #literaryactivism #activist
March 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Join the Who is Harriet? Series as scholars uncover Stowe’s life & legacy! 📖✨

Stowecenter.org/calendar

📍 Don’t miss these powerful talks!
#womenshistory #history #harrietbeecherstowe #feminism
March 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Joan Hedrick as she uncovers the contradictions of Stowe’s domestic life and the 19th-century world she navigated 🏡📚🧺
🗓️6:00 – 7:15 PM | 77 Forest St, Hartford
🔗 Register now: stowecenter.org/calendar
#womenshistory #history #harrietbeecherstowe #feminism
March 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Join us for a discussion on restorative school interventions like JDP & DREAMs, fostering equity & support. 🌱 Panelists will explore self-care & community care for school social workers.

🎤 Featuring experts from USJ, Pitt & Lehman.

#socialjustice #activism #literaryactivism #activist #restoration
March 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
📢 March at the Stowe Center is packed with powerful conversations! ✨📖

📍 Register now: StoweCenter.org/Calendar

#socialjustice #activism #literaryactivism #activist
March 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Join Versatile Poetiq's Writing Lab at The Stowe Center! Monthly sessions on the 4th Saturday, $35 each or $100 for all 5 (by Mar 28). High school students: $10/session or $35/5. Open Mic Night on Aug 23, $5 entry with a free drink. Refine your craft and let your words shine! #SocialJustice
March 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Mrs. Washington reflects on her journey as an artist in For Nana, the first exhibit at our Gallery for Hope and Freedom. A Cambridge native, she has shared her passion through dance, quilting, and teaching—leaving a lasting impact. Join us in honoring her legacy! #Art #socialjustice #artforchange
March 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM