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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.
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LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens and Grounds
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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
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SUMMARY:Bread & Puppet Circus
DESCRIPTION:The one and only Bread & Puppet Circus is coming to Hartford. \nJoin the Stowe Center for Literary Activism and First Presbyterian Church of Hartford for a raucous\, colorful spectacle of protest and celebration\, featuring puppets big and small\, acts serious and silly\, and performances both slapstick and sublime. Stilt dancers\, papier-mâché beasts\, and a riotous brass band come together in Bread & Puppet’s urgently needed radical theater tradition. \nAfter the show\, Bread & Puppet will serve its famous sourdough rye bread with aioli. “Cheap Art” from the Bread & Puppet Press — books\, posters\, postcards\, pamphlets\, and banners — will also be available for purchase. \nRain location: First Presbyterian Church of Hartford136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT 06106
URL:https://stowecenter.org/event/bread-puppet-circus/
LOCATION:Stowe Center for Literary Activism\, 77 Forest Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
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