(Washington) – Today Congressman John B. Larson and Senator Richard Blumenthal announced the National Historic Landmark designation for the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Hartford. The renowned author of Uncle Tom's Cabin lived in her Hartford home from 1873 until her death in 1896.

"The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is a monument to the life of one of our nation's most celebrated reformists, whose work on the injustices of slavery influenced millions," said Congressman Larson. "Now as a National Historic Landmark, the Harriet Beecher Stowe House can continue to serve as a reminder of those brave individuals who spoke out against inequality. I want to thank Secretary Salazar for this designation, and applaud The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center for their efforts to make this possible."

"The Harriet Beecher Stowe House has been a Connecticut treasure for more than a century, educating countless visitors about Stowe's profound contributions to the anti-slavery movement and our nation's history," said Senator Blumenthal. "I was pleased to join Senator Lieberman and Congressman Larson last year in supporting the nomination, and I am excited that the U.S. Department of the Interior has officially designated the site a National Historic Landmark. It is a proud day for Connecticut history."

Stowe Center Executive Director Katherine Kane said, "Harriet Beecher Stowe is Connecticut's First Lady of Literature. Her lifetime as a writer and activist made an outsized impact on America still felt today. The Stowe Center is pleased to receive news of this designation and thanks our federal officials for their support."

Beginning in 1935, the National Historic Landmarks Program designates significant historic places that possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. Last November Congressman Larson, Senator Blumenthal and former Senator Joseph I. Lieberman wrote a letter of support for the nomination of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House to the Chief of the National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program.

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