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SUMMARY:Make the World Write!
DESCRIPTION:History is happening before our eyes\, and with our new program\, the Stowe Center wants to give you the space to use your words to make your impact. Make the World Write! allows you to write in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Hartford home. For two silent hours in Stowe’s parlors\, be with history and let it empower and guide you to write for our times. Be with history. Be a literary activist!   \nFor the best protection and care of the historic items and room you will be writing in: \n\nComputers and pencil are welcome\, please no pens\nBags smaller than 16” x 20” are allowed\nCapped water bottles only\, please leave food outside of our historic house\nAnd please\, don’t touch the objects on display
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/make-the-world-write-2-3/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make the World Write!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
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SUMMARY:Stowe Prize Series: The Phillips Manuscript and "James: A Novel"
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public\n77 Forest St\, Hartford | Zoom\n6:00 – 7:30 PM EST\, Presentation and audience Q&A\nRiverbend Bookshop: Get a 10% discount our Stowe Prize books! Mention us at check-out or use STOWEFORCHANGE for online purchases.\nWith gratitude to our funders for their support\n\n\nRegister to Attend in Person\nRegister to Attend Virtually\n\nDr. Deirdre Cooper Owens\, professor at the University of Connecticut\, will present about the history of medicine\, health and healing seen in the Phillips Manuscript in conversation with how these are expressed Percival Everett’s James. \n\nThe Stowe Prize Series continues with a powerful exploration of history\, storytelling\, and the enduring struggle for freedom. \nThis year\, we bring into conversation two remarkable works: the recently discovered Phillips Manuscript\, which documents the extraordinary life of Dr. William H. Phillips\, and Percival Everett’s award-winning novel James. The Phillips Manuscript will be on display at each gathering. \nBorn enslaved in Virginia in 1841\, Dr. Phillips went on to become a nationally respected minister at Shiloh Baptist Church in Philadelphia. His life touches on pivotal events of 19th-century America and illuminates the resilience\, courage\, and intellect of Black Americans before and after emancipation. His story resonates with the themes of Everett’s James\, which reframes the story of Huck Finn through the eyes of Jim. \nTogether\, these works invite us to reflect on the essential question:What is the role of storytelling and narrative in our understanding of history and our current culture?
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/stowe-prize-series-the-phillips-manuscript-and-james-a-novel-3/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stowe Prize Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260429T161727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T154107Z
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SUMMARY:Common Ground for Common Good
DESCRIPTION:Before we can find common ground\, we must ask: are we on equal ground? \nThrough a story of a historical radical and his memorialization in monuments\, we unpack the idea of neutrality to begin to situate our own views as part of the wide political spectrum of our time. In so doing\, we help folks feel better equipped to navigate the deeply held and very different beliefs of friends\, family\, acquaintances\, and strangers alike. \nA shareable toolkit for engaging in challenging conversations is available as a supplement to this experience\, giving participants what they need to engage with wildly divergent political viewpoints—and to share space\, search for\, and build common ground together. \nThis experience is made possible with support from\, and in partnership with\, Connecticut Public. \nPart of our America 250 CT programming.
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/common-ground-for-common-good/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
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SUMMARY:Inheriting Freedom: An Intergenerational Tour
DESCRIPTION:One tour\, two stories! Come learn about the Black abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the white anti-slavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe. We’ll explore their stories from the time they were young children until they became famous authors\, paying special attention to the importance of love\, family\, and education in their lives. Did you know that Frederick Douglass taught himself to read and write in secret as a child? Or that Douglass was aided in his extraordinary escape to freedom by his wife-to-be\, Anna Murray? Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous work of anti-slavery fiction\, Uncle Tom’s Cabin\, was directly inspired by Frederick Douglass and other Black activists of the 19th century? Our interactive\, conversation-based tour is designed to explore some of the hardest moments in U.S. history in an empowering\, age-appropriate way. Step back in time with us\, touch and hold historical objects and documents that help this history come alive\, and join in a conversation about how all of us have the power to create change. \n [Designed to be enjoyed by visitors ages 6 and above.]
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/inheriting-freedom-an-intergenerational-tour-2/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Inheriting Freedom,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
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SUMMARY:Make the World Write!
DESCRIPTION:History is happening before our eyes\, and with our new program\, the Stowe Center wants to give you the space to use your words to make your impact. Make the World Write! allows you to write in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Hartford home. For two silent hours in Stowe’s parlors\, be with history and let it empower and guide you to write for our times. Be with history. Be a literary activist!   \nFor the best protection and care of the historic items and room you will be writing in: \n\nComputers and pencil are welcome\, please no pens\nBags smaller than 16” x 20” are allowed\nCapped water bottles only\, please leave food outside of our historic house\nAnd please\, don’t touch the objects on display
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/make-the-world-write-2/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make the World Write!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260515T153110Z
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SUMMARY:Inheriting Freedom : An Intergenerational Tour
DESCRIPTION:One tour\, two stories! Come learn about the Black abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the white anti-slavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe. We’ll explore their stories from the time they were young children until they became famous authors\, paying special attention to the importance of love\, family\, and education in their lives. Did you know that Frederick Douglass taught himself to read and write in secret as a child? Or that Douglass was aided in his extraordinary escape to freedom by his wife-to-be\, Anna Murray? Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous work of anti-slavery fiction\, Uncle Tom’s Cabin\, was directly inspired by Frederick Douglass and other Black activists of the 19th century? Our interactive\, conversation-based tour is designed to explore some of the hardest moments in U.S. history in an empowering\, age-appropriate way. Step back in time with us\, touch and hold historical objects and documents that help this history come alive\, and join in a conversation about how all of us have the power to create change. \n [Designed to be enjoyed by visitors ages 6 and above.]
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/inheriting-freedom-an-intergenerational-tour-7/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inheriting Freedom,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T133000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260528T201805Z
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SUMMARY:Inheriting Freedom : An Intergenerational Tour
DESCRIPTION:One tour\, two stories! Come learn about the Black abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the white anti-slavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe. We’ll explore their stories from the time they were young children until they became famous authors\, paying special attention to the importance of love\, family\, and education in their lives. Did you know that Frederick Douglass taught himself to read and write in secret as a child? Or that Douglass was aided in his extraordinary escape to freedom by his wife-to-be\, Anna Murray? Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous work of anti-slavery fiction\, Uncle Tom’s Cabin\, was directly inspired by Frederick Douglass and other Black activists of the 19th century? Our interactive\, conversation-based tour is designed to explore some of the hardest moments in U.S. history in an empowering\, age-appropriate way. Step back in time with us\, touch and hold historical objects and documents that help this history come alive\, and join in a conversation about how all of us have the power to create change. \n [Designed to be enjoyed by visitors ages 6 and above.]
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/inheriting-freedom-an-intergenerational-tour-11/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inheriting Freedom,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
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SUMMARY:Inheriting Freedom : An Intergenerational Tour
DESCRIPTION:One tour\, two stories! Come learn about the Black abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the white anti-slavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe. We’ll explore their stories from the time they were young children until they became famous authors\, paying special attention to the importance of love\, family\, and education in their lives. Did you know that Frederick Douglass taught himself to read and write in secret as a child? Or that Douglass was aided in his extraordinary escape to freedom by his wife-to-be\, Anna Murray? Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous work of anti-slavery fiction\, Uncle Tom’s Cabin\, was directly inspired by Frederick Douglass and other Black activists of the 19th century? Our interactive\, conversation-based tour is designed to explore some of the hardest moments in U.S. history in an empowering\, age-appropriate way. Step back in time with us\, touch and hold historical objects and documents that help this history come alive\, and join in a conversation about how all of us have the power to create change. \n [Designed to be enjoyed by visitors ages 6 and above.]
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/inheriting-freedom-an-intergenerational-tour-6/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inheriting Freedom,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260615T183840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T183918Z
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SUMMARY:Inheriting Freedom : An Intergenerational Tour
DESCRIPTION:One tour\, two stories! Come learn about the Black abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the white anti-slavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe. We’ll explore their stories from the time they were young children until they became famous authors\, paying special attention to the importance of love\, family\, and education in their lives. Did you know that Frederick Douglass taught himself to read and write in secret as a child? Or that Douglass was aided in his extraordinary escape to freedom by his wife-to-be\, Anna Murray? Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous work of anti-slavery fiction\, Uncle Tom’s Cabin\, was directly inspired by Frederick Douglass and other Black activists of the 19th century? Our interactive\, conversation-based tour is designed to explore some of the hardest moments in U.S. history in an empowering\, age-appropriate way. Step back in time with us\, touch and hold historical objects and documents that help this history come alive\, and join in a conversation about how all of us have the power to create change. \n [Designed to be enjoyed by visitors ages 6 and above.]
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/inheriting-freedom-an-intergenerational-tour-9/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inheriting Freedom,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260427T201122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T154005Z
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SUMMARY:6000+ Declarations of Independence
DESCRIPTION:July 4 Community Celebration\nJoin us for a family-friendly July 4 celebration inspired by 6000+ Declarations of Independence\, an America250CT project exploring how Black abolitionists declared their own freedom through storytelling\, art\, and activism. \nThroughout the day\, visitors are invited to experience history through live interpretation\, creative workshops\, and community gathering—reflecting on the many ways freedom has been imagined\, claimed\, and expressed. \nWhat to Expect\nLive interpreters portraying Frederick Douglass\, Harriet Jacobs\, and Josiah HensonComic book workshop with artist Joe YoungKemet character appearanceReadings of freedom narratives and declarations of independenceOutdoor programming on the Stowe Center grounds (weather permitting) \nFamilies and visitors of all ages are welcome. \nSponsored by Travelers and the Greater Hartford Arts Council.
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/6000-declarations-of-independence/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:6000+ Declarations of Independance,America 250 CT,Gardens and Grounds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260615T183756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T183756Z
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SUMMARY:Inheriting Freedom : An Intergenerational Tour
DESCRIPTION:One tour\, two stories! Come learn about the Black abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the white anti-slavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe. We’ll explore their stories from the time they were young children until they became famous authors\, paying special attention to the importance of love\, family\, and education in their lives. Did you know that Frederick Douglass taught himself to read and write in secret as a child? Or that Douglass was aided in his extraordinary escape to freedom by his wife-to-be\, Anna Murray? Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous work of anti-slavery fiction\, Uncle Tom’s Cabin\, was directly inspired by Frederick Douglass and other Black activists of the 19th century? Our interactive\, conversation-based tour is designed to explore some of the hardest moments in U.S. history in an empowering\, age-appropriate way. Step back in time with us\, touch and hold historical objects and documents that help this history come alive\, and join in a conversation about how all of us have the power to create change. \n [Designed to be enjoyed by visitors ages 6 and above.]
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/inheriting-freedom-an-intergenerational-tour-8/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inheriting Freedom,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260514T162031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T182329Z
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SUMMARY:Salons at Stowe: America 250
DESCRIPTION:As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary\, we have an opportunity to reflect on the stories\, struggles\, and ideals that have shaped our nation. Join the Stowe Center for Literary Activism for a community conversation about the history of America’s founding\, the voices that have too often been left out of that story\, and the work of building a more just future. \nThis gathering invites neighbors into conversation\, reflection\, and community connection in a welcoming space where dialogue can spark understanding and action. Together\, we’ll explore what America250 means\, how the past continues to shape the present\, and what responsibilities we share as we imagine the next chapter of our collective story. \nCome be in community\, engage with others\, and help turn conversation into action. \nAbout Derek Hall \nDerek Hall (he/him/his) is a dynamic anti-racist intergroup dialogue facilitator\, public speaker\, and activist committed to challenging beliefs and institutional culture rooted in systemic racism and other forms of oppression. \nDerek has worked in the diversity\, equity\, and inclusion field for more than ten years\, partnering with public and private school systems\, for-profit and nonprofit organizations locally and nationally. His passion for decolonized education\, human connection\, and implementing racial equity strategies has led him to speak to audiences of more than 500 people and facilitate groups as small as 5 to 15. As a Racial Equity Consultant and Coach\, Derek believes that “changed people change systems\,” and he uses facilitation\, storytelling\, and community building to deepen the racial and social consciousness of individuals and organizations. \nAbout the Subject Experts \nWe are delighted to feature Connecticut-area historians\, educators\, artists\, faith leaders\, and community advocates as subject experts for this conversation on America250. \nJoe Young\nJoe Young is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker\, award-winning cartoonist\, producer\, writer\, and teaching artist with more than 35 years of experience in media\, education\, and community engagement. He is the creator of the nationally recognized KEMET comic property and President of Joe Young Entertainment\, LLC\, producing original content for television\, film\, and streaming platforms including Amazon Prime and Tubi. Young is also the President and Co-Founder of Hartford’s Got Talent and leads CAN DO\, Inc.\, organizations dedicated to empowering youth through arts\, entrepreneurship\, and creative education programs. His work and leadership have been recognized nationally through multiple awards\, media features\, a Guinness World Record\, and a statewide proclamation honoring his contributions to arts and youth development.  \n\nDr. Dexter Gabriel\n \nDr. Dexter Gabriel is a professor of History at the University of Connecticut. He earned his B.A. in history from Texas State University-San Marcos\, an M.A. in history also from Texas State University-San Marcos\, and his Ph.D. in history from Stony Brook University-New York. His research interests include the histories of slavery\, resistance\, and freedom in the Black Atlantic\, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to slavery within popular culture and media. He teaches courses on the UCONN campus ranging from African American History to 1865\, Comparative Slavery in the Americas\, and Slavery in Film—to name a few. His most recent published book\, Jubilee’s Experiment: The British West Indies and American Abolitionism\, explores British Emancipation in the Anglo-Caribbean and its impact on abolitionist strategies in the nineteenth-century United States. \n\n\nChamar Latanja\nChamar Latanja is a community organizer\, mentor\, and advocate focused on civic engagement\, education equity\, wellness-centered leadership\, and grassroots empowerment. Her work includes organizing around mental health access\, school advocacy\, police accountability\, and community leadership development. Through public speaking\, mentorship\, and community organizing\, she helps people build the confidence\, strategy\, and support needed to create meaningful change. \n\nReverend Doctor John L. Selders\, Jr.\n \nThe Right Reverend Doctor John L. Selders\, Jr. is an ordained minister serving in the United Church of Christ\, the Organizing Pastor of Amistad United Church of Christ\, Hartford\, CT\, former Associate College Chaplain\, and currently Assistant Dean of Students and Coordinator of Community Standards\, Trinity College\, Hartford\, CT\, and one of the leaders of Moral Monday CT. For 15 years\, he served as Executive Director of Zezzo House (an 18-unit housing project) in Hartford\, CT.  \n\nCherell Banks\n\nCherell Banks is a Hartford-based community organizer\, youth engagement facilitator\, and founder of Taking Care of Business Foundation. Her work focuses on youth leadership development\, community engagement\, violence prevention\, and strengthening connections between residents\, schools\, and neighborhood organizations. Banks has facilitated civic engagement and prevention-focused initiatives with youth and families throughout Hartford and contributes to community conversations centered on public safety\, wellness\, and belonging. She is committed to helping communities build positive pathways that empower young people and strengthen neighborhood leadership.  \n\nKatherine A. Hermes\nKatherine A. Hermes is professor emerita of history at CCSU. She received her Ph.D. in history from Yale University and J.D. from Duke University’s School of Law. She became the publisher and editor of Connecticut Explored in 2022. Her teaching and scholarship focused on the colonial Atlantic World\, Anglo-American legal history\, Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands\, and the American Revolution.  
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/salons-at-stowe-4/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,Salons at Stowe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T133000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260421T203321Z
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SUMMARY:CT Historic Gardens Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Stowe Center for a special celebration of CT Historic Gardens Day. \nWhile the Stowe House is closed for tours on Sundays\, visitors are warmly invited to explore our historic gardens and grounds from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Knowledgeable garden volunteers will be on hand throughout the morning to share insights into the design\, history\, and plant selections that make the Stowe Center landscape so distinctive. \nGuests can also enjoy complimentary lemonade and cookies while taking in the beauty of the gardens. \nJust next door\, our neighbors at the Mark Twain House & Museum will also host garden volunteers from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm and will be open for house tours from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. \nWe hope you’ll join us for a morning of history\, conversation\, and community in bloom.
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/ct-historic-gardens-day/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens and Grounds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260304T215323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T215323Z
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SUMMARY:Make the World Write!
DESCRIPTION:History is happening before our eyes\, and with our new program\, the Stowe Center wants to give you the space to use your words to make your impact. Make the World Write! allows you to write in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Hartford home. For two silent hours in Stowe’s parlors\, be with history and let it empower and guide you to write for our times. Be with history. Be a literary activist!   \nFor the best protection and care of the historic items and room you will be writing in: \n\nComputers and pencil are welcome\, please no pens\nBags smaller than 16” x 20” are allowed\nCapped water bottles only\, please leave food outside of our historic house\nAnd please\, don’t touch the objects on display
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/make-the-world-write-2-2/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make the World Write!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260505T205706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T175534Z
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SUMMARY:Book Tours: An Evening with Chris Smalls
DESCRIPTION:What can the history of the labor movement teach us about work\, power\, and collective change? \nJoin the Stowe Center for Literary Activism for a conversation with Chris Smalls about his new book\, When the Revolution Comes: A Fight for the Future of the Working Class. The book offers a firsthand account of one of the most closely watched labor campaigns in recent history\, exploring the challenges\, strategies\, and experiences that shaped the effort. \nIn conversation with Anita Durkin\, Unit Chair of the Stowe Center’s union\, Smalls will reflect on the history and evolution of labor organizing in the United States\, the role of workers in shaping social and economic change\, and the contemporary significance of these movements. \nThrough discussion of the book and the broader history it engages\, this program invites audiences to consider how stories of labor\, activism\, and collective action continue to inform public conversations about work and democracy today. \nRegister to Attend in Person                Register to Attend Virtually\n \nAbout the Speakers\nChris Smalls\, Photo taken by Kennedi Carter \nAnita Durkin \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nChris Smalls\nChris Smalls is the co-founder and former president of the Amazon Labor Union. Under his leadership\, the ALU successfully unionized an Amazon warehouse: a historic victory for workers’ rights in America. A Fortune “40 Under 40” honoree\, he was named to the Time 100 list of the most influential people of 2022\, alongside his fellow union organizer Derrick Palmer. When the Revolution Comes is his first book. \nAnita Durkin\nAnita Durkin is the Unit Chair of the Stowe Center for Literary Activism union\, UAW Local 2110. She holds a PhD in American Literature from the University of Rochester.
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/book-tours-an-evening-with-chris-smalls/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260326T144059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T191218Z
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SUMMARY:Nook Farm Lawn Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate summer\, community\, and the legacy of Nook Farm at the Nook Farm Lawn Party\, a joyful outdoor gathering in Harriet’s Backyard at the Stowe Center for Literary Activism. Held as part of the 22nd Annual Connecticut Open House Day\, the event is presented in partnership with the Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association and the Mark Twain House & Museum\, inviting neighbors and visitors alike to explore\, connect\, and celebrate the spirit of activism and community that has long defined this historic neighborhood. \nEnjoy an afternoon filled with lawn games\, crafts\, and hands-on activities for all ages\, along with complimentary food and opportunities to meet and learn from local social justice organizations tabling throughout the space. Guests can also take advantage of free station tours inside both the Harriet Beecher Stowe House and the Mark Twain House\, offering a chance to experience two of Connecticut’s most important literary landmarks. \nEach year\, Connecticut Open House Day falls near the birthdays of Harriet Beecher Stowe and Josiah Henson\, giving us a meaningful opportunity to celebrate their enduring legacies and the powerful connections between literature\, freedom\, and social change. This year’s gathering is especially meaningful as we also honor the 150th anniversary of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer\, alongside Harriet’s 215th birthday and Josiah’s 237th—marking a powerful convergence of literary and activist histories. \nAs Connecticut looks ahead to America 250\, this celebration offers a vibrant and community-centered way to begin commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary—grounded in the stories\, voices\, and activism that have shaped American history and continue to inspire its future. \nBring your family\, invite a friend\, and join us for an afternoon of community\, history\, and celebration in the heart of Nook Farm. \nThis project is supported by funding from the Community Investment Fund 2030 (Round 5)\, administered by the State of Connecticut.
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/nook-farm-lawn-party/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens and Grounds
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Twain House and Museum":MAILTO:info@marktwainhouse.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260515T142511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T145510Z
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SUMMARY:Inheriting Freedom : An Intergenerational Tour
DESCRIPTION:One tour\, two stories! Come learn about the Black abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the white anti-slavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe. We’ll explore their stories from the time they were young children until they became famous authors\, paying special attention to the importance of love\, family\, and education in their lives. Did you know that Frederick Douglass taught himself to read and write in secret as a child? Or that Douglass was aided in his extraordinary escape to freedom by his wife-to-be\, Anna Murray? Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous work of anti-slavery fiction\, Uncle Tom’s Cabin\, was directly inspired by Frederick Douglass and other Black activists of the 19th century? Our interactive\, conversation-based tour is designed to explore some of the hardest moments in U.S. history in an empowering\, age-appropriate way. Step back in time with us\, touch and hold historical objects and documents that help this history come alive\, and join in a conversation about how all of us have the power to create change. \n [Designed to be enjoyed by visitors ages 6 and above.]
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/inheriting-freedom-an-intergenerational-tour-5/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inheriting Freedom,Tours
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T133000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260429T174003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T145510Z
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SUMMARY:Inheriting Freedom : An Intergenerational Tour
DESCRIPTION:One tour\, two stories! Come learn about the Black abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the white anti-slavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe. We’ll explore their stories from the time they were young children until they became famous authors\, paying special attention to the importance of love\, family\, and education in their lives. Did you know that Frederick Douglass taught himself to read and write in secret as a child? Or that Douglass was aided in his extraordinary escape to freedom by his wife-to-be\, Anna Murray? Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous work of anti-slavery fiction\, Uncle Tom’s Cabin\, was directly inspired by Frederick Douglass and other Black activists of the 19th century? Our interactive\, conversation-based tour is designed to explore some of the hardest moments in U.S. history in an empowering\, age-appropriate way. Step back in time with us\, touch and hold historical objects and documents that help this history come alive\, and join in a conversation about how all of us have the power to create change. \n [Designed to be enjoyed by visitors ages 6 and above.]
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/inspiring-stowe-the-real-josiah-henson-15/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inheriting Freedom,Tours
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260513T204834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T164805Z
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SUMMARY:Salons at Stowe: Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:We need to talk. We need each other. We need community. \nJoin the Stowe Center for Literary Activism for an open forum centered on current news and the issues shaping our lives right now. These gatherings invite neighbors into conversation\, reflection\, and community connection in a welcoming space where dialogue can spark understanding and action. \nFor this Salons at Stowe\, we are celebrating Pride month by considering questions with a wide variety of subject experts\, such as: What is the future of LGBTQIA+ Connecticut and what resources are available for LGBTQIA+ folks in Connecticut? \nCome be in community\, engage with others\, and help turn conversation into action. \nAbout the Facilitator \nDerek Hall (he/him/his) is a dynamic anti-racist intergroup dialogue facilitator\, public speaker\, and activist committed to challenging beliefs and institutional culture rooted in systemic racism and other forms of oppression. \nDerek has worked in the diversity\, equity\, and inclusion field for more than ten years\, partnering with public and private school systems\, for-profit and nonprofit organizations locally and nationally. His passion for decolonized education\, human connection\, and implementing racial equity strategies has led him to speak to audiences of more than 500 people and facilitate groups as small as 5 to 15. As a Racial Equity Consultant and Coach\, Derek believes that “changed people change systems\,” and he uses facilitation\, storytelling\, and community building to deepen the racial and social consciousness of individuals and organizations. \nAbout the Subject Experts \nWe are delighted to feature leaders from the Connecticut-area who focus on LQBTQIA+ social justice issues as subject experts. \nJesse Nasta\nJesse Nasta\, PhD\, is a cultural\, community\, and public historian. Specializing in U.S. and African American history\, he has taught LGBTQ and African American history at Wesleyan University since 2017 and has served as Executive Director of the Middlesex County Historical Society since 2020\, in his home city of Middletown\, Connecticut. In that role\, and as a former member of the City of Middletown’s LGBTQIA+ Commission\, he has proudly organized several Middletown Pride events focused on uncovering\, celebrating\, and sharing Connecticut LGBTQ history. \n\n\nRepresentative Raghib Allie-Brennan\n \nRepresentative Raghib Allie-Brennan is currently in his fourth term representing Connecticut’s 2nd Assembly District\, encompassing Bethel and parts of Danbury. As Chief Majority Whip\, he plays a pivotal role in advancing legislative priorities that reflect the values and needs of his constituents. Representative Allie-Brennan is a Co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Caucus.\n \n\n \n\nRepresentative Dominique Johnson\nRepresentative Dominique Johnson proudly represents each resident in every neighborhood of the 143rd District. As Deputy Majority Leader\, Dominique works to improve the quality of life for all of our District’s residents\, delivering results with compassion and respect. Representative Johnson is a Co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Caucus. \n\nKamora Herrington\n \nKamora Herrington is an experiential educator working at the intersections of identity and community. She is the recipient of the New Haven Pride Center’s Dorothy Award\, the CT Voice Award for Advocacy\, and a 100 Women of Color Award. Her work supports individuals and organizations committed to personal and professional growth through cultural humility. \n\n  \n\n\n \nDani Arranka\nDani Arranka is a Latino-American trans hairstylist with a background in fashion\, music\, and beauty\, and is from Hartford\, but now living in New Britain. \n\n\nJohn Pica-Sneeden\n \nJohn Pica-Sneeden is the Executive Director of the CT Gay and Lesbian Chamber for the past 11 years\, he started in 2014 and have worked hard to create and safe and secure working environment through networking for all our Partners and Members. \n\n\nAnthony Pierson-DiLizia\n \nAnthony Pierson-DiLizia is a United States Army Veteran and Executive Director of The Health Collective\, where he leads the organization’s mission to advance health equity and expand affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and underserved communities across Connecticut. He is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Yale School of Management and is passionate about building more accessible\, equitable\, and healthy communities. \n\n \n \nReverend Edwin Pérez Jr.\nReverend Edwin Pérez Jr. is the Senior Minister at Immanuel Congregational Church\, United Church of Christ. Beginning in the Pentecostal tradition\, he began licensed ministry in 2015 and has served in the United Church of Christ (UCC) since 2017\, in various capacities. Additionally\, Reverend Perez Jr. is a founding Board of Directors of the Southern New England Conference UCC and an Adjunct Professor at Berkeley School of Theology. \n\nKiki Lucia\n \nKiki Lucia (she/her) is a Connecticut-based drag performance artist with a vast artistic background that includes: classical ballet\, aerial acrobatics\, music theatre\, acting\, theatre production\, directing\, costume and production design\, and producing. She started in Connecticut’s drag scene as backstage support starting in 2007 at the Polo Club in Hartford and took the stage for the first time in 2015. She hosts one of Connecticut’s longest running shows\, Let’s Have a Kiki\, and has produced some of the largest drag events in Connecticut in the last decade. \n\n\n \nTiana Maxim\nTiana Maxim is a Black trans showgirl from Rockland County\, NY. She has been entertaining for 15 years in the New England area. Her longest running show is called “Skynn” on the fourth Friday at Trevi Lounge in Fairfield\, Connecticut. She is the founding mother of the House of Maxim in Connecticut and Texas. She also has a political science degree from the University of New Haven. \n\n\nEvelyn “Evy” Ruiz\n \nEvelyn “Evy” Ruiz (she/her) is a Latina\, lesbian Hartford native and founder and CEO of Hasta Luego Friend a mobile cafe rooted in community and culture. She is also the founder of Tia’s Roommate a Hartford-based QTPOC-owned organization creating safe and affirming space for queer and trans people\, especially women of color.
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/salons-at-stowe-3/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Salons at Stowe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20250912T143607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T200828Z
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SUMMARY:Stowe Prize Series: The Phillips Manuscript and "James: A Novel"
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public\n77 Forest St\, Hartford | Zoom\n6:00 – 7:30 PM EST\, Presentation and audience Q&A\nRiverbend Bookshop: Get a 10% discount our Stowe Prize books! Mention us at check-out or use STOWEFORCHANGE for online purchases.\nWith gratitude to our funders for their support\n\n\nRegister to Attend in Person\nRegister to Attend Virtually\n\nDr. Chris Hager will discuss the history of Black autobiography both ante- and post- bellum and then examine Dr. Phillips’s manuscript in relationship to this history and tradition. Additionally\, Dr. Hager will examine the manuscript itself to explore the process of its creation\, teasing out details of the writing process between Dr. Phillips and the Hookers. \n\n \nDr. Camesha Scruggs will help us think through this work and will guide our discussion as we all shape the scholarship being done around The Phillips Manuscript. \n\nThe Stowe Prize Series continues with a powerful exploration of history\, storytelling\, and the enduring struggle for freedom. \nThis year\, we bring into conversation two remarkable works: the recently discovered Phillips Manuscript\, which documents the extraordinary life of Dr. William H. Phillips\, and Percival Everett’s award-winning novel James. The Phillips Manuscript will be on display at each gathering. \nBorn enslaved in Virginia in 1841\, Dr. Phillips went on to become a nationally respected minister at Shiloh Baptist Church in Philadelphia. His life touches on pivotal events of 19th-century America and illuminates the resilience\, courage\, and intellect of Black Americans before and after emancipation. His story resonates with the themes of Everett’s James\, which reframes the story of Huck Finn through the eyes of Jim. \nTogether\, these works invite us to reflect on the essential question:What is the role of storytelling and narrative in our understanding of history and our current culture?
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/stowe-prize-series-the-phillips-manuscript-and-james-a-novel-4/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stowe Prize Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260210T141610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T215311Z
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SUMMARY:Make the World Write!
DESCRIPTION:History is happening before our eyes\, and with our new program\, the Stowe Center wants to give you the space to use your words to make your impact. Make the World Write! allows you to write in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Hartford home. For two silent hours in Stowe’s parlors\, be with history and let it empower and guide you to write for our times. Be with history. Be a literary activist!   \nFor the best protection and care of the historic items and room you will be writing in: \n\nComputers and pencil are welcome\, please no pens\nBags smaller than 16” x 20” are allowed\nCapped water bottles only\, please leave food outside of our historic house\nAnd please\, don’t touch the objects on display
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/make-the-world-write-8/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make the World Write!
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260402T163814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T134019Z
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SUMMARY:Hot for Beecher
DESCRIPTION:Let’s spice up history class. 🔥 \nJoin the Stowe Center for Literary Activism for Hot for Beecher\, a lively interview-style program where scholarship meets serious heat. In this special installment\, Dr. Allison Speicher sits down with guest scholars Susan Campbell and Beth Burgess for a conversation that turns up the temperature—complete with increasingly spicy hot wings (cauliflower available for vegans!). \nTogether\, they’ll dive into the lives of John and Isabella Beecher Hooker—an abolitionist and suffragist power couple whose influence helped shape American history. \nCome for the history\, stay for the heat\, and discover the personalities behind one of America’s most compelling literary families.\nPlease note: this event is 21+. \n\n\n \nSusan Campbell \n\n\n \nBeth Burgess \n\n\n \nAllison Speicher \n\n\nAbout the Facilitators\nSusan Campbell is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist\, widely read columnist\, and author of Tempest-Tossed: The Spirit of Isabella Beecher Hooker. Campbell has worked across the media landscape as an award-winning print journalist\, a regular commentator on WNPR\, and a guest on CBS’ Sunday Morning\, the BBC\, WTNH-TV\, and Face the State. \nFormer Director of Collections at the Stowe Center for Literary Activism for nearly 20 years\, Beth Burgess now serves as Museum Curator for the Museum of Connecticut History. \nDr. Allison Speicher has taught at Eastern since 2014\, specializing in 19th-century American literature. She teaches American and children’s literature and works closely with Women’s and Gender Studies students. Her first book\, Schooling Readers\, examines the role fiction played in the evolution of public schooling. She is co-editor of the Country School Journal\, secretary of the Stowe Society\, and faculty advisor to Eastern’s Sigma Tau Delta chapter.
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/hot-for-beecher-2/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260315T005604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T201412Z
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SUMMARY:El Teteo in Harriet's Backyard
DESCRIPTION:A Community Celebration at the Stowe Center \nJoin us for a teteo—a Dominican slang word for a lively party—as we close the exhibition What does it mean to be Human?\, a collaboration between artist Amanda Mendoza and researcher Gamze Ozker. \nThrough intimate and reflective works\, the exhibition explores what it means to be recognized as human within systems that determine whose rights are protected and whose are denied. Together\, Mendoza and Ozker examine how compassion and dignity are lost—and reclaimed—through struggles for human rights. \nWe invite the community to gather in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s backyard for a celebration of joy\, culture\, and community as we close the exhibition the best way we know how—by coming together. Because Harriet’s backyard is for everyone. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nCar show featuring local enthusiasts in collaboration with Rad Stallions. \nSponsored by Xtreme Rides and Haymond Law Firm.\nMusic and dancing\nDominos and card games\nArts & crafts for all ages\nFood vendors\nLocal organizations tabling\n\nIf you are interested in displaying your car please email Miguel Santos \nThe Stowe Center Visitor Center will be open during the event\, giving visitors the chance to experience Amanda Mendoza’s exhibition What does it mean to be Human? on its final day on view. \n\nFood & Vendors\n\nLos Chamos Street Food Truck\nPika Food Truck\nRolling Roti Food Truck\n\n\nCommunity Organizations\nHartford Public Library • CT Fair Housing Center • Center for Latino Progress • Make the Road Connecticut • Sierra Club Connecticut • Hispanic Health Council • Night Fall Hartford • Lucinda’s House • Helena’s Casita \nFamilies and visitors of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required\, but recommended.
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/el-teteo-in-harriets-backyard/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:What Does it Mean to Be Human?
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260311T144434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T145511Z
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SUMMARY:Inheriting Freedom: An Intergenerational Tour
DESCRIPTION:One tour\, two stories! Come learn about the Black abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the white anti-slavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe. We’ll explore their stories from the time they were young children until they became famous authors\, paying special attention to the importance of love\, family\, and education in their lives. Did you know that Frederick Douglass taught himself to read and write in secret as a child? Or that Douglass was aided in his extraordinary escape to freedom by his wife-to-be\, Anna Murray? Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous work of anti-slavery fiction\, Uncle Tom’s Cabin\, was directly inspired by Frederick Douglass and other Black activists of the 19th century? Our interactive\, conversation-based tour is designed to explore some of the hardest moments in U.S. history in an empowering\, age-appropriate way. Step back in time with us\, touch and hold historical objects and documents that help this history come alive\, and join in a conversation about how all of us have the power to create change. \n [Designed to be enjoyed by visitors ages 6 and above.]
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/inheriting-freedom-an-intergenerational-tour/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inheriting Freedom,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260210T141401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T215305Z
UID:10003430-1778320800-1778328000@stowecenter.org
SUMMARY:Make the World Write!
DESCRIPTION:History is happening before our eyes\, and with our new program\, the Stowe Center wants to give you the space to use your words to make your impact. Make the World Write! allows you to write in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Hartford home. For two silent hours in Stowe’s parlors\, be with history and let it empower and guide you to write for our times. Be with history. Be a literary activist!   \nFor the best protection and care of the historic items and room you will be writing in: \n\nComputers and pencil are welcome\, please no pens\nBags smaller than 16” x 20” are allowed\nCapped water bottles only\, please leave food outside of our historic house\nAnd please\, don’t touch the objects on display
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/make-the-world-write-7/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make the World Write!
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260416T161232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T161408Z
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SUMMARY:Salons at Stowe
DESCRIPTION:We need to talk. We need each other. We need community. \nJoin the Stowe Center for Literary Activism for an open forum centered on current news and the issues shaping our lives right now. These gatherings invite neighbors into conversation\, reflection\, and community connection in a welcoming space where dialogue can spark understanding and action. \nRather than focusing on a single predetermined topic\, this forum makes room for what people most want and need to talk about. Contemporary issues will remain at the heart of the conversation\, with space for participants to bring their questions\, concerns\, and perspectives. \nCome be in community\, engage with others\, and help turn conversation into action. \nAbout Derek Hall \n\nDerek Hall (he/him/his) is a dynamic anti-racist intergroup dialogue facilitator\, public speaker\, and activist committed to challenging beliefs and institutional culture rooted in systemic racism and other forms of oppression. \nDerek has worked in the diversity\, equity\, and inclusion field for more than ten years\, partnering with public and private school systems\, for-profit and nonprofit organizations locally and nationally. His passion for decolonized education\, human connection\, and implementing racial equity strategies has led him to speak to audiences of more than 500 people and facilitate groups as small as 5 to 15. As a Racial Equity Consultant and Coach\, Derek believes that “changed people change systems\,” and he uses facilitation\, storytelling\, and community building to deepen the racial and social consciousness of individuals and organizations.
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/salons-at-stowe-2/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Salons at Stowe
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T215258Z
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SUMMARY:Make the World Write!
DESCRIPTION:History is happening before our eyes\, and with our new program\, the Stowe Center wants to give you the space to use your words to make your impact. Make the World Write! allows you to write in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Hartford home. For two silent hours in Stowe’s parlors\, be with history and let it empower and guide you to write for our times. Be with history. Be a literary activist!   \nFor the best protection and care of the historic items and room you will be writing in: \n\nComputers and pencil are welcome\, please no pens\nBags smaller than 16” x 20” are allowed\nCapped water bottles only\, please leave food outside of our historic house\nAnd please\, don’t touch the objects on display
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/make-the-world-write-6/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make the World Write!
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20250903T172543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T191306Z
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SUMMARY:Yours Truly: 19th Century Letters from Our Archive
DESCRIPTION:Our archive holds a wealth of fascinating correspondence\, scrapbooks\, diaries\, and other materials that offer unique perspectives into the interior lives of some of the most influential people of the 19th century. We invite our public into close contact with some of our most insightful\, curious\, enlightening\, and humorous archival holdings for monthly gatherings where we read letters from our collection. We hold letters from Frederick Douglass\, Harriet Jacobs\, William Lloyd Garrison\, and other progressive thinkers of the 19th century\, in addition of course to those written by the extensive and active Beecher family. This gathering will meet and read copies of historic letters from our archive\, with the original on display. Together\, we will work through not only 19th century handwriting (transcript will be available) but the topics\, thoughts\, emotional reactions these writers held. 19th century correspondence was both a semi-private and semi-public affair\, and letters offer a unique glimpse into the personality and interiority of individuals. We hope you’ll join Cat White\, Director of Historic Collections\, as we bring our letters out of the archives!
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/yours-truly-19th-century-letters-from-our-archive-4/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Salons at Stowe,Yours Truly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260218T215955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T170133Z
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SUMMARY:The 2026 Stowe Symposium: Stowe in Context & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Tobi Hollander \nJoin the Stowe Center for Literary Activism for our day-long exploration of 19th-century literature and history centered on Harriet Beecher Stowe. \nRegistration opens at 8:00 a.m. \nFeaturing keynote speaker Tiya Miles\, author of All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack\, a Black Family Keepsake. \nLocation: Trinity College\, 300 Summit St\, Hartford\, CT 06106 \nSYMPOSIUM OVERVIEW PAGE
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/symposium/
LOCATION:Trinity College\, 300 Summit St\, Hartford\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stowe Symposium
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stowe Center for Literary Activism":MAILTO:info@stowecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T065204
CREATED:20260305T214928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T150751Z
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SUMMARY:Hot for Beecher
DESCRIPTION:Let’s spice up history class. \nJoin the Stowe Center for Literary Activism for Hot for Beecher\, a lively interview-style program where scholarship meets serious heat. Director of Historic Collections Cat White and guest scholar Dr. Tess Chakkalakal will take on increasingly spicy hot wings (cauliflower available for vegans!) while answering questions about members of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s remarkable family. \nThis installment turns the spotlight on Calvin E. Stowe—Harriet Beecher Stowe’s husband\, a professor\, translator\, and unexpectedly whimsical partner whose letters reveal humor\, affection\, and intellectual partnership. \nCome for the history\, stay for the heat\, and discover the personalities behind one of America’s most influential literary families. Please note that this event is 21+. \nDr. Tess Chakkalakal \nCat White \n  \nAbout the Facilitators\nDr. Tess Chakkalakal is Professor of Africana Studies and English at Bowdoin College. She successfully campaigned for the renovation of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s residence at Bowdoin where she wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Dr. Chakkalakal is the author of Novel Bondage: Slavery\, Marriage\, and Freedom in Nineteenth-Century America (2011)\, A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt (2025) among others\, and the executive producer and co-host of the award-winning podcast “Dead Writers.”  \nCat White is the Director of Historic Collections at the Stowe Center for Literary Activism. 
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/hot-for-beecher/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
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