Connecticut’s State Heroine – Prudence Crandall
She was born on September 3, 1803
in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.
Prudence Crandall’s family was part of
the Quaker community, and unlike other communities at this time, they believed
that education was important for men and women.
Prudence Crandall opened a private
girl’s academy in 1831 in Canterbury, Connecticut.
She taught the girls a rigorous
curriculum, which made her one of the best schools in the state.
In 1833, Prudence Crandall admitted an
African American student named Sarah Harris, who was studying to become a
teacher for African American children.
Later, she even created a school
specifically for African American girls.
Due to attitudes at that time, Prudence
Crandall faced many struggles trying to run her schools, but she remained
brave.
If you are interested in learning more
about Connecticut’s state heroine, check out Prudence Crandall: Woman of
Courage by Elizabeth Yates.
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