Declarations of Independence: an exploration of literary activism & America250CT
Prince Hall, like Phillis Wheatley, had certainly not failed to [...]
On Catharine Beecher, Progressive Education for Women, and Tradwives
I wonder if Catharine Beecher (1800-1878) would have joined [...]
Literary Activism in the Face of Tragedy
The Stowe Center for Literary Activism lifts up local voices [...]
Stowe Center Announces 2026 Stowe Prize for Literary Activism Winner: Princess Joy L. Perry’s This Here is Love
Contact: Mariangie Pena, Director of Marketing Phone: (860) 522-9258 ext. [...]
Perpetuating Stereotypes Belies Fear
Years ago, I attended a Tenement Museum tour that [...]
Valentines, Oral Storytelling, and the Beating Heart of History: A Frederick Douglass Story
The abolitionist Frederick Douglass never knew his true birthday. [...]
The Plain Right Thing
In this moment in our country’s history, I am reminded [...]
Now Is the Time to Witness and Refuse
The Stowe Center is outraged by the murders, brutality, [...]
I trust that it will be in your heart to do all that you can.
Precedented Times “I trust that it will be in [...]
Announcing the Stowe Prize for Literary Activism 2026 Shortlist
The Stowe Center for Literary Activism is proud to [...]
