| Hartford Female Seminary | |
|---|---|
|
|
|
| Established: | 1823 |
| Type: | Female seminary |
| President: | Catharine Beecher |
| Location: | Hartford, Connecticut, Connecticut, USA |
Hartford Female Seminary in Hartford, Connecticut was established in 1823 by Catharine Beecher, making it one of the first major educational institutions for women in the United States. By 1826 it had enrolled nearly 100 students and implemented radical programs such as physical education courses for women. [1] Beecher sought the aid of Mary Lyon in the development of the seminary. [2], [3] The Hartford Female Seminary closed towards the later half of the 19th century.
External links
 |
This article on a northeastern U.S. institution of higher education is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
This entry is from Wikipedia, the leading user-contributed encyclopedia. It may not have been reviewed by professional editors (see full disclaimer)
