Stowe Center for Literary Activism

Join us for a teteo—a Dominican slang word for a lively party—as we close the exhibition What does it mean to be Human?, a collaboration between artist Amanda Mendoza and researcher Gamze Ozker.
Through intimate and reflective works, the exhibition explores what it means to be recognized as human within systems that determine whose rights are protected and whose are denied. Together, Mendoza and Ozker examine how compassion and dignity are lost—and reclaimed—through struggles for human rights.
We invite the community to gather in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s backyard for a celebration of joy, culture, and community as we close the exhibition the best way we know how—by coming together. Because Harriet’s backyard is for everyone.
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<h2>What to Expect</h2>
<ul><li>Car show featuring local enthusiasts in collaboration with <a href="https://www.radstallions.com/?i=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rad Stallions.</a></li><li>Sponsored by <a href="https://www.xtremerides.llc/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Xtreme Rides</a>.</li><li>Music and dancing</li><li>Dominos and card games</li><li>Arts &amp; crafts for all ages</li><li>Food vendors</li><li>Local organizations tabling</li></ul>
If you are interested in displaying your car please email <a href="mailto:radstallionsct@gmail.com">Miguel Santos</a>
The Stowe Center Visitor Center will be open during the event, giving visitors the chance to experience Amanda Mendoza’s exhibition What does it mean to be Human? on its final day on view.
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<h2>Food &amp; Vendors</h2>
<ul><li>Los Chamos Street Food</li><li>Pika Food Truck</li></ul>
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<h2>Community Organizations</h2>
Hartford Public Library • CT Fair Housing Center • Center for Latino Progress • Make the Road Connecticut • Sierra Club Connecticut • Hispanic Health Council • Night Fall Hartford • Lucinda’s House • Helena’s Casita

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Celebrate summer, community, and the legacy of Nook Farm at the Nook Farm Lawn Party, a joyful outdoor gathering in Harriet’s Backyard at the Stowe Center for Literary Activism. Held as part of the 22nd Annual Connecticut Open House Day, the event is presented in partnership with the Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association and the Mark Twain House &amp; Museum, inviting neighbors and visitors alike to explore, connect, and celebrate the spirit of activism and community that has long defined this historic neighborhood.
Enjoy an afternoon filled with lawn games, crafts, and hands-on activities for all ages, along with complimentary food and opportunities to meet and learn from local social justice organizations tabling throughout the space. Guests can also take advantage of free station tours inside both the Harriet Beecher Stowe House and the Mark Twain House, offering a chance to experience two of Connecticut’s most important literary landmarks.Each year, Connecticut Open House Day falls near the birthdays of Harriet Beecher Stowe and Josiah Henson, giving us a meaningful opportunity to celebrate their enduring legacies and the powerful connections between literature, freedom, and social change.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and join us for an afternoon of community, history, and celebration in the heart of Nook Farm.

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We’re excited to invite students in&nbsp;grades 4–7&nbsp;to campus for&nbsp;S.P.A.R.K.—a free, hands-on&nbsp;morning of discovery&nbsp;at Kingswood Oxford on&nbsp;Saturday, May 16.
S.P.A.R.K.&nbsp;stands for&nbsp;Science. Play. Action. Research. Knowledge,&nbsp;and that’s exactly what the morning is all about. Students will dive into interactive labs, ask big questions, and explore how science connects to the world around them.
Throughout the morning, students will rotate through all three engaging sessions:
Snack Science: Cracking the Code of Carbs, Fats &amp; Proteins
Students will test everyday foods to uncover the building blocks of life - carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
From Cabbage to Chemistry: A Color-Changing Exploration of pH
Using red cabbage as a natural indicator, students will experiment with acids and bases and watch chemistry come alive in vibrant color.
Air Apparent: The Invisible Force All Around Us
Through hands-on experiments, students will explore the properties of air—and discover just how powerful something invisible can be.
Event Details:
Date:&nbsp;Saturday, May 16
Time:&nbsp;9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.&nbsp;(Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m.)
Location:&nbsp;Kingswood Oxford Middle School - 832 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford
Cost:&nbsp;Free
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Space is limited
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Students should bring a&nbsp;water bottle. Snacks will be provided.
This is a fun, energetic introduction to the kind of curiosity-driven, hands-on learning that defines the KO experience, and we’d love for your child to be part of it.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus for a morning of discovery.

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We’re excited to invite students in grades 4–7 to campus for S.P.A.R.K.—a free, hands-on morning of discovery at Kingswood...

S.P.A.R.K. Free Morning of Science Discovery at Kingswood Oxford

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