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Prudence Crandall Museum

The Prudence Crandall Museum is located on the Canterbury green, the site of New England's first academy for black girls, established by Prudence Crandall, 1833-1834. It is now a National Historic Landmark.

Though the school had to close in its second year because of continuous community harassment, Prudence Crandall is now recognized as a heroine for the courage she displayed and a social conscience that was advanced beyond her time.

Themes for the museum's permanent and changing exhibits include Prudence Crandall, black history, women's history and local history. "Prudence Crandall Day," held every Labor Day weekend, offers children's games, crafts demos and entertainment. The museum also has 3 period-rooms, a small research library for in-house study (by appointment only), and a gift shop.

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Location	Rtes. 14 & 169 Canterbury Connecticut 06331
Phone	860-546-9916
Fax	860-546-7803
Email	crndll@snet.net
Website	http://www.chc.state.ct.us/Crandall%20Museum.htm ... Women's Heritage Trail Site a a Connecticut Freedom Trail Site a a Connecticut's Female Hero a Prudence Crandall (1803-1890) at the request of the community, opened an academy on the Canterbury Green in January of 1832 to educate the daughters of wealthy local families. The school was extremely successful until the following fall when she ...