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Annual Meeting with Jennifer Rycenga author of “Schooling the Nation: The Success of the Canterbury Female Academy”

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Annual Meeting Tuesday, October 21st 6 PM via Zoom Please register ahead of the event! In 1833, a "Select Academy" for Black women opened in Canterbury, Connecticut. Through the persistence…

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The National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites (NCWHS) supports and promotes the preservation and interpretation of sites and locales that bear witness to women's participation in American life. The Collaborative makes women's contributions to history visible so that all women's experiences and potential are fully valued. Be a part of our mission -- Join the NCWHS today!
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The Success of the Canterbury Female Academy | 2025 NCWHS Annual Meeting with Dr. Rycenga
This presentation was a part of the 2025 Annual Meeting for the National Collaborative for Women's History Sites. The Collaborative is a non-profit that advo...
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Our Annual Meeting is coming up! Register today and join NCWHS in hosting Jennifer Rycenga, author of Schooling the Nation: The Success of the Canterbury Female Academy (University of Illinois Press, 2025), as she demonstrates how the Canterbury Academy proves its success – in its inception, its sustenance, its legal battles, in the rich and varied lives of the students after the school, and in the myriad accomplishments of their descendants.

https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/Y2RBW548SwyulxWKNjrH4A
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We invite you to attend upcoming Research & Interpretation Committee (RIC) meetings to enjoy presentations and connect with a community of history professionals. Presentations are scheduled through the end of 2025 (see link), and current members are eager to welcome new and interested colleagues. Whether you’re seeking resources, feedback, or professional connections, the RIC provides a welcoming space to grow and share your work. RIC meets the third Monday of every month at 3 p.m. ET. Please reach out to membership@ncwhs.org for the Zoom link.
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