Boarding Schools in Maine - Hebron Academy, Maine Central Institute, Foxcroft Academy, Bridgton Academy, Parsonsfield Seminary, Gould Academy (Paperback)

Chapters: Hebron Academy, Maine Central Institute, Foxcroft Academy, Bridgton Academy, Parsonsfield Seminary, Gould Academy, Carrabassett Valley Academy. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 33. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Hebron Academy - Hebron Academy is one of the nation's oldest endowed boarding schools: the school was chartered in 1804 and opened its doors in 1805. In 2004, the school observed its 200th anniversary. Hebron Academy was founded by Revolutionary War veterans from Massachusetts who received land in the District of Maine as compensation for their military service. They settled the community in the late 1700s, established a church, and then chartered the school in 1804. The early settlers faced many challenges, including making a living in the wilderness, building a community, governing themselves, and educating young people in such a thinly populated settlement. Among the settlers was Deacon William Barrows, who led the effort to establish Hebron Academy and was a member of its Board of Trustees for 33 years, until his death in 1837. Interest in the school stretched well beyond the small settlement of Hebron. Five of the nine original trustees came from surrounding towns including New Gloucester, Paris, Turner, and Minot. The school opened its doors in 1805 to 25 young scholars, boys and girls. Many students rented rooms from Deacon Barrows and area farmers. By 1807, there were 50 students. The first dorm would not be built until 1829. From the beginning, Hebron was an inclusive, welcoming community. Girls learned alongside boys. In the 1800s and early 1900s students arrived from Mongolia, Burma, India, and Bulgaria. The school year in the 1800s was much different than what is typical today, as was the organization of classes. The schedule was often affected by ...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=942545