Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford

Name: Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Address: 77 Forest St, Hartford, 06105, United States
Telephone: +1 860-522-9258

#5 among attractions in Hartford

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 73 Forest Street in Hartford, Connecticut that was once the home of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of the 1852 novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. Stowe lived in this house for the last 23 years of her life. It was her family's second home in Hartford. The 5,000 sq ft cottage-style house is located adjacent to the Mark Twain House and is open to the public. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, and declared a National Historic Landmark in 2013. ()

Built: 1871 (153 years ago)Coordinates: 41°46'0"N, 72°42'3"W

Address

77 Forest StAsylum HillHartford 06105 United States

Contact

+1 860-522-9258

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Day trips

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Mark Twain House, Elizabeth Park, The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.

1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
32 min walk • The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...
~200 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Mark Twain House, Hartford
1 min walk • The Mark Twain House, nestled in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a testament to the life and legacy of one of America's most celebrated authors. This distinctive museum offers visitors a glimpse into the personal and professional world of Samuel Clemens...
1.1 miNW
Park, Garden, Jogging paths and tracks
Elizabeth Park, West Hartford
29 min walk • Elizabeth Park is a city park located in Hartford and West Hartford, Connecticut. It covers 102 acres and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site was previously owned by financier Charles M.
1.1 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford
28 min walk • The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue at 166 Capitol Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Managed by a non-profit organization, it is marketed as Connecticut's premier presenter of the performing arts.
0.5 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford
12 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, is the mother church and seat of the Archdiocese of Hartford. Dedicated on May 15, 1962, it stands on the site of the old cathedral which had been destroyed in a fire. It is located on Farmington Avenue just outside downtown Hartford.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Library
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford
13 min walk • The Connecticut Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the official statewide historical society of Connecticut. Established in Hartford in 1825, the CHS is one of the oldest historical societies in the US.
1.3 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinestudio, Hartford
33 min walk • Cinestudio is an independent film theater located on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. The theater is a single-screen venue with a seating capacity of approximately 485, a classic McKim, Mead & White design from 1935.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Building at 83–85 Sigourney Street, Hartford
11 min walk • 83–85 Sigourney Street in Hartford, Connecticut was an Italianate style double brick house. Built in 1865, it was the oldest surviving residential building on the southern part of Sigourney Street in the city's Asylum Hill neighborhood.
1.2 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
TheaterWorks Hartford, Hartford
31 min walk • TheaterWorks is a non-profit, professional theater company situated on Pearl Street in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. The company was founded in 1985 by Steve Campo and is currently run by Rob Ruggiero who serves as Producing Artistic Director.
0.8 miS
Park
Pope Park, Hartford
20 min walk • Pope Park is a public park in Hartford, Connecticut that was originally landscaped by the Olmsted Brothers. The park was donated to the city in 1895 by Colonel Albert Augustus Pope for use by his employees and city residents.
0.4 miE
41°46'8"N • 72°41'35"W
Trinity Episcopal Church Hartford, Hartford
12 min walk • Church

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Harriet Beecher Stowe Center open?

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Harriet Beecher Stowe Center?

Nearby attractions include Mark Twain House, Hartford (1 min walk), House at 36 Forest Street, Hartford (5 min walk), Laurel and Marshall Streets District, Hartford (6 min walk), Little Hollywood Historic District, Hartford (6 min walk).

How to get to Harriet Beecher Stowe Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harriet Beecher Stowe Center:

Bus

Sigourney Street Station (9 min walk)
Parkville Station (18 min walk)

Train

Hartford (26 min walk)