Hartford - Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

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Description

This is the restored house of author Harriet Beecher Stowe. It was built in 1871 and was occupied by the author from 1873 to 1896. The kitchen design is based on the kitchen described in her book "The American Woman's Home". On display are a number of person items of Mrs. Stowe, including her paintings and furniture.

Hobbies & Activities category: Furniture display; Paintings, art collections; Literary site; Manor or country house

Address

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
77 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
United States

Map Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

Phone 1 (860) 522-9258
Fax 1 (860) 522-9259

http://www.harrietbeecherstowecenter.org

Hours

October 10 to May 28

Open	Closed	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	12:00
Closed		16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

May 29 to October 9

Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	12:00
Closed	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Memorial Day - USA (Last Monday, May) Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October)

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Easter - Christian American Independance Day (July 4) Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November) Christmas - Christian (December 25) Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)