Historedia
Person

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1848–1853

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Harriet Beecher Stowe, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Opening of the Boston Female Medical School

    1848

    Role: Supporter

    1. 1848-11-01 · Boston, MassachusettsOpening of the Boston Female Medical School

      The Boston Female Medical School opened on November 1, 1848, with twelve students from New England, New York, and Ohio.

  2. Uncle Tom's Cabin published in book form

    1852–1853

    Role: Author

    1. 1852-1853 · United StatesLiterary Response

      Seven anti-Tom novels were published in 1852 and six more in 1853 in response to Uncle Tom's Cabin.

    2. March 20, 1852 · BostonBook Form Publication

      Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in book form in Boston on March 20, 1852, selling 3,000 copies on the first day.

    3. May 1852 · BritainInternational Reception

      The book achieved significant success in Britain, selling 200,000 copies, though Stowe received no royalties due to lack of international copyright.

Sources

  1. New England Female Medical College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25
  2. Harriet Beecher Stowe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  3. Uncle Tom's Cabin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05