Very interactive and generated dialogue based on her work. Little was disclosed about the decor or period pieces of furniture in the home. The tour was honestly marketed, but I feel there is an opportunity here for two types of tours. I was uncomfortable with most aspects of it, however, clearly this was intentional.
Not for everyone. They are up front about it but it is a different kind of tour. Meant to cause thought provoking discussion and parallels from the past to today, this tour gave little info on the house or period pieces inside.
We greatly enjoyed our tour here. We had fantastic, informative tour guide who taught us about Harriets inspiration for becoming an abolitionist, and also the social and cultural effects of her writing Uncle Toms Cabin. My husband and I found this tour to be thought provoking, while also getting to appreciate the house itself. There was a great deal of discussion questions, and we toured with some talkative, intelligent people in our group who I think aided to our learning. Bonus points that Mark Twains house is just next door!
When we took this tour it was during the week so the place was not busy. The format of the tours is very unique and opens up some good discussions. Very interactive, informative and a very knowledgeable staff.
My main interest in attending the Harriet Beecher Stowe museum home, was to view her home for my architectural interest for the period. The house tour was more if a literary discussion of Harriet Beecher Stowe literary works, and how her writing can still be influential in today's modern history. My recommendation for anyone taking the tour is to be prepared for the discussion. The tour was very awkward with just two if us. I'm sure it would have been better if our tour group was larger.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is a UK Museum based in Hartford, North West England. Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is located at 77 Forest St, Hartford, CT 06105, USA, Hartford, North West England 06105, UK.
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