May 1803, the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut enacted the proposed charter into law stating, “Resolved by this Assembly, that all persons by law capable of voting in School Society meetings and living within the present limits of the first School Society of Colchester, they are as a result of this constituted, ordained and are declared to be, from time to time forever hereafter one body corporate and politic in fact and by the name of, “The Trustees and Proprietors of Bacon Academy”…”. The charter also appointed the first twelve Trustees of Bacon Academy.
The boards mission is to preserve the property of the Bacon Academy Trust and to use said property in a manner that promotes the historical, educational and cultural life enjoyed by the citizens of Colchester and the region.
The Bacon Academy Board of Trustees offers over six scholarships and four awards to students graduating from Bacon Academy. Please communicate with the Bacon Academy guidance department for applications.
Steven Bradstreet of Colchester has been nominated to receive the
2024 Founder's Day Award.
A Ceremony will be held, May 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Colchester Federated Church.
The Bacon Academy Board of Trustees are embarking on a capital campaign to receive Historic Bacon Academy and make it a vibrant building for generations to come.
Pierpoint Bacon was born in Middletown on May 27, 1724 and moved to Colchester when he was twenty-one. On May 27th, 2024 will be the anniversary of his 300th Birthday. We will be celebrating with free cake and lemonade. Tours of the building will be available. Details to follow.