Prudence Crandall Museum

A Lady in Ct. Who Dared, and Changed History!

The house was the stage for an incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic docent, Erica, to tell our group the story of Ms. Crandall and how events in the 1830's affected laws in the 1960's and even no...

Get in your car and go!!

We have been by the museum many times and said: “We should go but never did.” Last Saturday we went with friends. What a treat! Our guide is the curator whose knowledge matches her excitement for the ...

Well worth the visit

Small but impeccably kept gem in the heart of what is one of the most beautiful parts of CT. Right on rte 169 which in itself is a gem and worth the trip especially in the fall. A fantastic story to...

Special event. Old Home Day

This was my second visit to the museum. The admission was free during both special events. This one was Old Home Day. It was nice to be invited in to visit this historic building in Canterbury. I...

A historical gem

The home of Prudence Crandall and the school she opened which included black girls and some from out of state. And she was arrested for this open-heartedness.