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Prudence Crandall Mus.
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Prudence Crandall Museum

(Canterbury, Connecticut)

Excerpts from Beth:
Prudence Crandall MuseumAnother great way to start a great day on a Roadchix trip is to learn something about an inspiring woman to really pump up the 'girl power' aspect of traveling with a girlfriend. This trip's 'inspiring woman mascot' was Prudence Crandall. The Prudence Crandall Museum offered an informative peek into her life and work.

Prudence opened a girls' school in Canterbury in early 1832 to educate the daughters of wealthy families. All was smooth and productive until she admitted a black woman, Sarah Harris, to her school. Instead of panicking as the wealthy white townspeople withdrew their daughters, Prudence worked to recruit a crop of black women to fill the school. A noble and progressive idea, it was rejected by the state of Connecticut who passed a law making it illegal to operate the school. Prudence went to jail for a night and fought her way through court trials while still keeping the school running despite harassment and vandalism. Although the final court case was dismissed, the school was forced to shut down due to an angry mob attack in 1834.

Prudence, a courageous and progressive woman, was named Connecticut's National Heroine and holds a special place in our hearts!

http://www.chc.state.ct.us/Crandall%20Museum.htm

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AND THE TOTAL IS...
Transportation
Lodging
Food
Attractions
TOTAL
173.83
175.99
250.00
+ 150.00
$749.82

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