Last updated: 12/29/2010
1 South Canterbury Road
Canterbury, CT 06331
P. O. Box 58
Canterbury, CT 06331
Until spring 2011, museum open weekdays by appointment only. Please call 860-546-7800 to schedule an appointment.
$6 adults; seniors, college students with ID, youth (6-17) $4; 5 & under free
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Kazimiera Kozlowski
phone: 860-546-7800
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Karin Peterson
phone: 860-256-2760
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National Historic Landmark and State Archaeological Preserve
1st academy for African-American women, 1833-4
Home/school of Connecticut's State Heroine. The museum includes period rooms, changing exhibits, a small research library (available by appointment for in-house study) and a gift shop. The museum's first floor is fully accessible.
The state of Connecticut purchased the property in 1969 with the intent of opening a public museum. This happened in May of 1984. Since then the Museum has become a National Historic Landmark, and Prudence Crandall has been designated as the state's official State Female Hero.
Collection of early 19th century furniture, paintings and decorative art.
Small research library open by appointment only, which includes either originals or duplicates of materials relating to Prudence Crandall, her academy, local history.
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: Yes
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