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Connecticut State Heroine:
Sign at Prudence Crandall's female boarding school in Canterbury, CT -
photo © Howard (FlickrDelusions) on Flickr -
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Prudence Crandall
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Prudence Crandall (1803-1890) was designated the official state heroine of Connecticut in 1995 as a symbol of courage for her stand against prejudice. Prudence Crandall established the first academy for African-American women in New England in 1833. For this audacity she and her students faced hardships and violence during its 18 months of operation.
Prudence Crandall's female boarding school in Canterbury, CT - photo © Howard (FlickrDelusions) on Flickr -
noncommercial use permitted with attribution / share alike
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