Historic Bacon Academy was Connecticut's second oldest continuously operating public high school. Construction of this iconic yellow brick building, which anchors the town green of Colchester, began in 1801 and was completed in 1803. The building was made possible by a local farmer Pierpoint Bacon, who was born on May 27, 1724 and moved to Colchester when he was twenty-one. He married Abigail Newton and, together with their enslaved people, farmed nearly 800 acres, becoming prosperous landowners in Colchester. When they both passed away in 1800, they had no children. Bacon’s friend, Dr. John Watrous, convinced him to leave a legacy of $35,000 for a school in town that has borne his name for over 220 years: Bacon Academy.

The Mission of The Bacon Academy Trustees

To preserve, restore, and maintain three of the most significant and cherished historic landmarks in the Town of Colchester, Connecticut 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. 

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