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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000
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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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