In February 2012, I told you about Prudence Crandall, a brave 19th century schoolteacher who briefly operated a school for black girls in Canterbury, Connecticut. Her statue is in the Capitol in Hartford. This is her Canterbury schoolhouse, shown in a photograph from last August.
Still traveling. I will be back at the beginning of next week.
14 comments:
What a lovely setting for a school Jack ...I wonder what happened to Miss Crandall's students ..... I'm sure she would have been a wonderful influence to her students.
Safe travelling.
Interesting history! I wonder how difficult it was to start a school at that time?
I love the school names...
I attended The Buffalo Female Academy which evolved into The Buffalo Seminary. Unlike Miss Crandall's school, it has only fairly recently become a school (partly boarding) for more than the privileged.
A beautiful spot for this school!
People like her are heroes. I too wonder what became of her students? Lovely capture of a legacy. Safe, speedy travels.
What a brave and wonderful woman!! And such a lovely school! Thanks for sharing this, Jack! Hope your trip is going well! Enjoy and have a great weekend!
That looks like a lovely setting for a school! Have a safe trip home Jack!
I'd like to have been in such a beautiful school, with grass around and beautiful trees..
I hope everything is well while your trip!
Looks like a beautiful spot for a school. I doubt you'll find many Prudences left in the world...
Happy travels Jack..
Nice looking school.
Nice spot, Jack.
Good to know that the school is open ;-)
Such and inspiring woman and oh so beautiful a location. Hope you have a great weekend.
A brave soul indeed Jack, and doubtless an inspiration to many. Lovely capture - I like the lines, colour and shapes. Thanks for sharing. Keep safe.
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