Today in Bajan History| June 21st 1837 A New School for Barbados’ Freed Children

June 21, 2026 00:03:14
Today in Bajan History| June 21st 1837 A New School for Barbados’ Freed Children
TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY
Today in Bajan History| June 21st 1837 A New School for Barbados’ Freed Children

Jun 21 2026 | 00:03:14

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Show Notes

The Barbadian reported on the opening of a school for formerly enslaved children at St. Stephen, Black Rock, St. Michael. The institution opened with 76 students, growing to 85 within a week, reflecting strong community support for education after emancipation. Backed by Bishop William Hart Coleridge, Reverend Nurse, and educators Mr. and Mrs. Grogan, the school represented an important step in expanding educational opportunities and helping lay the foundation for Barbados’ modern education system.

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