Virginia Thrall Smith

Virginia Thrall Smith (August 16, 1836 – January 3, 1903) was a pioneering children's advocate. She helped reform Connecticut's child welfare policies and founded the first free kindergarten program in the state.

Virginia Thrall Smith

Virginia Thrall Smith (August 16, 1836 – January 3, 1903) was a pioneering children's advocate. She helped reform Connecticut's child welfare policies and founded the first free kindergarten program in the state.