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
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
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