Litchfield Female Academy
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The Litchfield Female Academy in Litchfield, Connecticut, founded in 1792 by Sarah Pierce, was one of the most important institutions of female education in the United States. During the 30 years afte
Watercolor of The Litchfield Female Academy by Emily Hart, c. 1856
Sarah Pierce, as drawn by George Catlin, c. 1825
Lucy Sheldon Beach, a student of the academy, by Anson Dickinson
Art was part of the curriculum at Litchfield. This painting was made by student Sally Miller in 1811.
Catharine Beecher
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Catharine Esther Beecher was an American educator and writer known for her forthright opinions on female education as well as her vehement support of the many benefits of the incorporation of kinderga
Litchfield Female Academy
…branches” of mathematics and science. He joined the school as her assistant in 1814, teaching till 1832 when he left to take over his former student Catharine Beecher's Hartford Female Academy. Pierce also created her own history text Sketches of Universal History Compiled from Several Authors. For the Use of Schools…
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Alexander Metcalf Fisher (1794–1822), fiancé of Catharine Beecher
Catharine Beecher, c. 1858-1862