Explore the work and influence of the Northampton Association of Education and Industry (NAEI) in 1842-1846 through more than 70 historic pictures, maps, letters, newspaper articles, speeches, book excerpts, advertisements, and other primary sources. Video and hands-on exhibits animate key characters, places, and concepts in this important page in U.S. history.
Overview
– Peek into the daily life of this radical community. Meet NAEI members, James and Dolly Stetson and their six children, revealed through a touching and inspiring four-year exchange of letters.National Themes
Five themes relate the story of the NAEI to national themes and events of the 1840s:
– United it its opposition to slavery and inspired by leaders including Sojourner Truth and David Ruggles, the NAEI nurtured the radical wing of the abolition movement. – The NAEI community demonstrated an equality of race, sex, and age that was unheard of in its day. – NAEI innovated by providing a broad curriculum and by including both boys and girls.