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1824

Kents Hill was founded in 1824 as the Maine Wesleyan Seminary by Luther Sampson, a Duxbury, Massachusetts native and a veteran of the American Revolution.

1825

Boys and girls appeared on the school's roster from the day the school opened in 1825.

1860

Later headmaster, Doctor Henry P. Torsey, oversaw the construction of Sampson Hall which was opened in 1860 and is still serving students today.

1861

Doctor Torsey is also credited with introducing baseball to the school in 1861.

1873

Bearce Hall was completed in 1873.

1990

Beginning in 1990, Headmaster Rist Bonnefond oversaw further expansion of the school, its programs, and its facilities.

1998

Since 1998 the school has added several new buildings and outdoor areas, including the Liz Cross Mellen Ski Lodge, the Alfond Athletics Center, the Hansen Quadrangle, the Colhoun Plaza, the Williams Woodworking Studio, Reed Hall, and several new faculty residences.

2008

In the fall of 2008 the school opened the Harold Alfond Turf Fields, one of the largest turf field complexes in New England.

2009

In 2009, the Bodman Performing Arts Center opened in the renovated Newton Gym.

2012

In 2012, the Waters Learning Center was renamed the Akin Learning Center and a new campus facility opened to house the school's Learning Skills Program.

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