Specialties: A 21st century historic museum, program center, and research library presenting engaging and interactive tours and programs. The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center’s mission is to encourage social justice and literary activism by exploring the legacy of Harriet Beecher Stowe and all who advocate hope and freedom then and now. Established in 1941. A National Historic Landmark, opened to ...Specialties: A 21st century historic museum, program center, and research library presenting engaging and interactive tours and programs. The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center’s mission is to encourage social justice and literary activism by exploring the legacy of Harriet Beecher Stowe and all who advocate hope and freedom then and now. Established in 1941. A National Historic Landmark, opened to the public in 1968. The Stowe Center includes 3 historic buildings on 2.5 acres in Hartford's Nook Nook Farm neighborhood and is located next door to The Mark Twain House & Museum.see more