Elizabeth Georgian
The Oldest Degree-Granting Seminary in the US
The Music Vale Seminary was the first degree-granting music school in the United States. It was active from 1835 and stayed open until 1876. The Music Vale Seminary was started by Orramel Whittlesey. The Music Vale Seminary burned down in 1897 and was never rebuilt; however, you can find remains of the seminary on Music Vale Road in Salem. You can also see restored carriages that were used by the seminary at the Salem Historical Society. You can learn more about the history the small town of Salem, Connecticut and of the Music Vale Seminary at the Salem Historical Society, which is located in the
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