A Closer Look. A Broader Perspective.
Explore exhibitions that bring Harriet Beecher Stowe’s life, work, and legacy into conversation with the world today. Through stories, objects, and interactive experiences, discover the people and ideas that shaped Stowe’s activism and examine how literature can inspire action and create change. Our exhibitions invite you to connect the past to the present and consider your own role in building a more just world.
Explore 6,000+ Declarations of Independence, a powerful exhibition featuring more than 6,000 handwritten responses to the question, “What does independence mean to you?” Created by people across Connecticut and beyond, these personal reflections invite us to consider the many ways freedom, independence, and belonging shape our lives. Discover a wide range of voices and perspectives, and reflect on what independence means to you today.
