Alcott accepted and he and his newly pregnant wife set forth on December 14. The school was established in Germantown and the Alcotts were offered a rent-free home by Haines. Alcott and Russell were initially concerned that the area would not be conducive to their progressive approach to education and considered establishing the school in nearby Philadelphia instead.
Alcott accepted, and he and his pregnant wife embarked on December 14th. The school was established in Germantown, and the Alcotts were provided with a rent-free residence by Haines. Alcott and Russell initially worried that the area wouldn't be suitable for their progressive educational approach and considered establishing the school in nearby Philadelphia instead.