PRUDENCE CRANDALL MUSEUM
CANTERBURY, CT
The Prudence Crandall Museum is located in Canterbury, Connecticut and is dedicated to the life and legacy of Prudence Crandall, a teacher who fought for equal education rights for African American girls in the early 19th century. The museum is housed in the former Canterbury Female Boarding School, which Crandall ran as a school for black girls in 1833.
The museum features exhibits and artifacts related to Crandall's life and the history of the school, including original documents and personal belongings. Visitors can also explore the restored schoolhouse, which includes a classroom and living quarters typical of the time period.
The museum offers guided tours, educational programs, and special events throughout the year, including a commemoration of Crandall's birthday each September. The site is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Overall, the Prudence Crandall Museum provides an educational and inspiring look into the life of a pioneering educator and her fight for equal rights in education.
PRUDENCE CRANDALL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CANTERBURY CT. US MID #8400900023
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).
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PRUDENCE CRANDALL MUSEUM
CANTERBURY
CT
06331-0058
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PRUDENCE CRANDALL MUSEUM Information
| MID # | 8400900023 |
| Name | PRUDENCE CRANDALL MUSEUM |
| Alternate Name | PRUDENCE CRANDALL MUSEUM |
| Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England |
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| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 41.692816, -72.002081 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 09 FIPS County Code: 015 US Census Tract: 906100 US Census Block: 3021 |