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
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
1940s
“The mountaintop we’ve gained today; but, lo, our rainbow far away with ten-fold brilliance scans the sky.” Charles Albert Dickinson, Founder … [Read more...] about 1940s
1950s
“The mountaintop we’ve gained today; but, lo, our rainbow far away with ten-fold brilliance scans the sky.” Charles Albert Dickinson, Founder … [Read more...] about 1950s
1960s
1963 School became coeducational, busing students between campuses 1963 Mr. Mayo passed away 1963 John F. Watson was installed as Director … [Read more...] about 1960s
1970s
1976 John F. Watson retired as Director 1977 Alumnus David J. Maysilles ’43 was installed as Director 1978 Long-term goal of having all Kurn Hattin children live in small cottages was achieved … [Read more...] about 1970s
1980s
1989 The Mayo Memorial Center was dedicated … [Read more...] about 1980s