Tour Groups

Interactive history tours exploring the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe and the legacy of 19th-century abolitionists.

Bring your school group, organization, or community group to the Stowe Center for Literary Activism for an engaging, conversational history tour. Explore the life and legacy of Harriet Beecher Stowe , the impact of Black abolitionists and freedom builders on her work, and the powerful ideas behind her influential novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin . These interactive tours connect the struggles for freedom in the 19th century with the social questions we face today. Groups will also learn about Nook Farm , the vibrant community of writers and thinkers that shaped Stowe’s world. Tour Options (Select upon Checkout) Writing Freedom – 30 minutes Inspiring Stowe: The Real Josiah Henson – 60 minutes Inheriting Freedom – 60 minutes Spirits at Stowe: Spirits After Dark – 60 minutes A Tradition of Literary Activism – 60 minutes Available for school groups (K–12) and adult/community groups of 6-40 people , with advance reservation required.