Colonial Education Important Events By P. Hutchins Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Jan 1, 1776 Colonial Education Timespan Apr 23, 1635 Establishment of Latin Gramar School Sep 8, 1636 Havard College (First Higher Education Institue In U.S.) Apr 14, 1642 Massachussetts Bay Law Jan 1, 1690 Essay Concerning Human Understanding (John Locke) Nov 25, 1698 First Gov. Supported Public Library