Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

Address:	77 Forest St, Hartford, CT 06105, USA
Phone:	+1 860-522-9258
Site:	harrietbeecherstowe.org
Rating:	4.6
Working:	9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5:30PM 12–5PM

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Reviews 11

Kandu Beads

I really liked our guide Oliver, he was super but the content was a bit dull. I wanted to know more about her life, and how she lived, and the circumstances of her moving next door to Mark Twain. (The elephant in the room should have been addressed at least in one passing remark.) The renovation is so complete I feel like it left the house with a modern varnished look which dissolves the authenticity of an old historic home. I was interested in the renovation, how and why it was done and any artifacts they found but this was not included at all in the tour. I liked that there was an emotional element to the story of HBSs decision to write Uncle Tom and Oliver highlighted some of the hypocrisies of her lifes works. I would have liked to know how she felt after the civil war and how the book affected her personally (finances, family life etc) and how it related to what in essence was her summer retirement home. The tour in my opinion lacked a foundation as to why the story was being narrated in her home and not in a lecture hall at a library. There was very little information given relating her "stuff" to the story of her writing Uncle Tom. All of that was done before she moved to this house. I dont think Id do the tour again or recommend it to anyone else unless they are a student of HBS and the politics of the civil war.

Rob Waterman

I recommend heading over to the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford, within shouting distance to the Mark Twain House. I was really impressed with the exhibits, staff, and the innovative methods used to quickly and comprehensively educate guests. Both Mrs. Beecher Stowes story, and the impact that the book had on the world are very relevant in todays climate and helped me process how one person creating (in this case, writing) compassionately can change an unjust world.

Shonte Eyre

Awesome home museum! Our guide was amazing and really engaging, and answered all of our questions patiently and thoroughly, even though we were the last group of the day and I bet he was ready to go home! Amazing bits of history to be seen here, and definitely sparked great conversation for a while after.

Phyllis A Sears

Thank goodness they preserved this house. Right next door to the Mark Twain house. Makes for an easy visit from downtown Hartford on the public bus. These and the Wadsworth Atheneum make for a fun, cultural weekend in Hartford. Take the MegaBus from NYC. Easy!

María Vanessa Naranjo Amoretti

I visited the Harriet Beecher Stowe House between 1987 and 1989 when our Stonington High School, English Literature teachers took us on a field trip there. It was a wonderful experience which I cherish up to today! Thank you to all of them!

Jeff Shelby

The guide on our tour was very engaging and knowledgeable. The Mark Twain house is right next door and the two together were an interesting contrast.

bennie Mae Greene

Take your children to see history as it was made by the writer of Uncle Tom Cabin. Take the time so they will know.

SAVAGE _ 4_life

was an amazing seenary more people should go to this beautiful placce

Carson Nowling

I personally think that the house was a good experience.

Martin Kalfatovic

Great interactive interpretation of a writers home.

Daniel Sanchez

Go on the ghost tour it was awesome