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Horace Mann’s Home Horace Mann’s was born in Franklin, Mass. on May 4, 1796. His home was located on what was known as “Mann’s Plain. ”

Today, it is the location of the Horace Mann Plaza.

Horace Mann’s Birthplace Here is the monument that marks his birthplace. Have you ever noticed it?

Here is his self-portrait. What can you tell about Horace Mann?

The Benjamin Franklin Library Collection Horace Mann loved reading these books and appreciated having them in his home.

Horace Mann and his brother Stephen enjoyed swimming at Uncas Pond, Franklin, MA One day, instead of attending church services, Stephen decided to go swimming alone. Sadly, he drowned.

• Dr. Emmons, the minister declared Stephen “wicked” for swimming instead of attending services. • This frightened Horace Mann, and led him to believe that books in school should not include frightful stories about children being punished for misbehaving.

• Mann served as a State Representative and as a Senator. • He was the first Secretary of the Board of Education. Can you see his statue?

Massachusetts State House Horace Mann Statue

Horace Mann’s Contribution to Education • COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE • ACCESS FOR ALL RACES • IMPROVED CONDITIONS OF SCHOOLS • TEACHER TRAINING • BOOKS IN SCHOOLS • LIBRARIES IN SCHOOL

TEACHER TRAINING- An Important Change First Normal School, Lexington, Mass. Known today as – Framingham State University Established soon after, the Normal School in Bridgewater, Mass. Known today as - Bridgewater State University

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