March 4, 1815 – December 17, 1864
Born near Brookfield, New York, Myrtilla Miner was an American educator and abolitionist.
When she began teaching, she was refused permission to run classes for African American girls and, in 1851, opened a school for African Americans in spite of considerable opposition.
Born near Brookfield, New York, Myrtilla Miner was an American educator and abolitionist.
When she began teaching, she was refused permission to run classes for African American girls and, in 1851, opened a school for African Americans in spite of considerable opposition.