The Life & Legacy of Prudence Crandall

PLAINFIELD, CT--Drew Crandall, President of Connecticut Radio Fellowship, will share "The Life & Legacy of Prudence Crandall" at the First Congregational Church of Plainfield, 519 Norwich Road, on Saturday morning, February 25 at 10 am. This free presentation is open to the public. Dress is casual.

Prudence Crandall is the Official Heroine of Connecticut because of her courageous stand against racism and slavery in the 1830s, which was inspired by the Book of Ecclesiastes 4:1. Come and discover fascinating things about Prudence's early years, what led to her situation in Canterbury, how things came to a head, and the ripple effect of her life, which is an encouraging example of how one person can make a difference.

The Crandall family has been in Connecticut for nearly 400 years. While not a direct descendant, Drew Crandall is part of the same Crandall family. He participated in the grand opening of the Prudence Crandall Museum in 1984, has spoken at many events on behalf of the Crandall family, and served as President of the Friends of the Prudence Crandall Museum from 2018-2019.

Drew Crandall was invited to share this presentation by the church pastor, Rev. Christopher Adams, "The Singing Chaplain." Adams also serves on the Board of Connecticut Radio Fellowship, which operates WIHS 104.9 FM Christian radio in Middletown. As a Christian community, the First Congregational Church of Plainfield was founded in 1705. The unique Federal Period stone church building was built in 1816. For details and directions, please call 860.564.5932.