Harriet Beecher Stowe House
During Stowe’s time in Brunswick, she wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin and sheltered John Andrew Jackson, a fugitive slave from South Carolina. Today, the building is owned by Bowdoin College and houses faculty offices, as well as “Harriet’s Writing Room,” a public space commemorating Stowe’s contributions to American literature and history. The building is a National Historic Landmark and a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site.
Visit the Stowe House
From June through August, Harriet’s Writing Room operational hours vary based on scheduling and staff availability.
While the interior spaces remain closed outside of scheduled hours, visitors are welcome to view the historically designated writing room through the glass door, the only portion of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House accessible to the public. Photography of the room's interior and the exterior of the house is permitted.
Standard Operating Hours
- Fridays: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Upcoming Closure Dates
Please note that due to scheduling conflicts, the house will be closed on the following dates:
- July: 31st
- August: 7th, 14th, and 21st
- September: 11th and 25th
If you are unable to visit during these summer hours, we look forward to welcoming you back during the fall semester. Our regular public programming, including Friday tours, the Navigating Race Book Group, and the Teas With Harriet event series—will resume at that time.
Please contact us before your visit to ensure we will be open and/or to schedule your visit. Tours are available. We also host special events such as the monthly Teas with Harriet, the Social Justice Book Group, and Women's Writing Circles.
For general inquiries about the history of the house and Stowe in Brunswick, contact Professor Tess Chakkalakal (tchakkal@bowdoin.edu).
For inquiries about house tours and visits, please contact Cathi Belcher (cbelcher@bowdoin.edu).
