Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is a history museum Asylum Hill Hartford located in United States.
77 Forest St Hartford , CT 06105 United States
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Combine the visit with Mark Twain house . Not as grand as its famous neighbor but the guides make it up with their enthusiasm and treasure trove of information.
If you want to tour a beautiful home, learn about a famed author , and understand history AND you want something low-key, go here before the Twain House . Smaller groups, more personalized experience.
Stowe's book Uncle Tom's Cabin shocked the nation with its depiction of slavery and galvanized support for the Civil War. But few realize she also wrote another book about housekeeping. Read more
The tour was fun and we enjoyed learning some history we didn't know.
Notable author of the anti-slavery novel , Uncle Tom’s Cabin , Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in this house. Guided tours are available each day.
Do the Mark Twain/Harriett Beecher Stowe Combo Tour ! Well worth it!
It made us realize just how important it was for someone like Harriet Beecher Stowe to voice her opinions. She was a strong willed woman ahead of her times. Read more
Sign up for the 24/hour reading of Uncle Tom's Cabin - Skype in if you are out of town
Vintage Stove, great history.
A hidden gem in Hartford. I can't believe I waited so long to tour it.
Check out the Stowe Center gardens soon! Pick up a self-guided tour map at the Visitor Center. Read more
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Visit June 11 for bicentennial birthday celebration! Read more
Nicely restored. Do the guided tour for sure. Amazing history and architecture. Must see! - Nelson Chan
Super fun & educational for all ages!! - melissa
Everyone knows to see the two-headed calf, but don't forget the History Is All Around Us exhibit on the lower level! Best exhibit anywhere for Hartford history. - Ashley
Easily the best on tap selection in Hartford. You'll find some great beers that I haven't seen on tap since I came back from Belgium. Great beer, good food, awesome atmosphere. Highly recommended. - Chris Fei
This museum has a lot of different art styles and they're all pretty interesting. I definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys any type of art. - Nico Parker