You are about to discover a remarkable place. Kurn Hattin is the fulfillment of one man's dream dating back to the late 1800's. Today our mission and commitment to provide services to children and families is as strong as when the initial seeds were planted. Our legacy of splendid facilities, … [Read more...] about The Gift of Childhood
About Us
1990s
1991 Kurn Hattin held its First Annual Conference to offer new opportunities for training and skills development to staff, educators, human service organizations, and community partners from the eastern region 1994 Kurn Hattin celebrated 100 years of service 1995 Executive Director David … [Read more...] about 1990s
1900s
1900 Permanent endowment fund was started with a legacy of $2,000 1907 Reverend Dickinson passed away 1907 The title “Kurn Hattin Home Association” was replaced by “New England Kurn Hattin Homes” 1908 Main Building, now known as Mathey Building, was destroyed by fire … [Read more...] about 1900s
Our Director
Christopher Barry Christopher Barry joined the Kurn Hattin staff in 1972 as a student teacher. During his tenure, Chris served in several capacities, eventually becoming Deputy Executive Director in 1988 and Executive Director in 1995. As top administrator, Chris has demonstrated skills in … [Read more...] about Our Director
Our History
On August 18, 1894 the Articles of Association were signed for New England Kurn Hattin Homes, and the Reverend Charles Albert Dickinson, then pastor of Boston's Berkeley Temple and a native of Westminster, VT, had succeeded in creating a haven for boys and girls who needed a secure place to live, go … [Read more...] about Our History
1910s
1914 The Kurn Hattin Alumni Association was founded … [Read more...] about 1910s
1920s
1923 Kurn Hattin began admitting girls 1923 The first African American student, Hermann V. Robinson, enrolled at Kurn Hattin. Robinson was an inspirational scholar and vocalist who later went on to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera 1927 W. I. “Pete” Mayo took over as … [Read more...] about 1920s
1930s
1931 A band was organized at the boys’ campus and an orchestra on the girls’ campus 1935 The Kurn Hattin magazine became The Kurn Hattin Bulletin … [Read more...] about 1930s