USES Timeline
1891 - The first settlement house was built in Boston and the fourth in the United States. Originally named Andover House, four years later it was renamed as the South End House.
1900 - Camp Hale was established. Located on the shores of Squam Lake, New Hampshire, Camp Hale allows young men the chance to explore nature while developing positive behaviors and leadership skills to last a lifetime.
1918 - Incorporated in 1914 in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts, the Children's Art Centre was the first public fine arts museum designed exclusively for children.
1960 - Five organizations merged to form United South End Settlements.
1976 - The Harriet Tubman House was built at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Columbus Avenue, relocated from its previous location in the South End.
1981 - Senior Home Repair program piloted. This program helps assist senior citizens with minor, major and emergency repairs.
1989 - Boston’s first community computer center opened as part of the community technology movement.
1998 - Timothy Smith computer learning center opened, offering skill training classes for the unemployed/underemployed.
2012 - The wall of the Children’s Art Centre was rebuilt, thanks to the support of the George B. Henderson Foundation.
1900 - Camp Hale was established. Located on the shores of Squam Lake, New Hampshire, Camp Hale allows young men the chance to explore nature while developing positive behaviors and leadership skills to last a lifetime.
1918 - Incorporated in 1914 in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts, the Children's Art Centre was the first public fine arts museum designed exclusively for children.
1960 - Five organizations merged to form United South End Settlements.
1976 - The Harriet Tubman House was built at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Columbus Avenue, relocated from its previous location in the South End.
1981 - Senior Home Repair program piloted. This program helps assist senior citizens with minor, major and emergency repairs.
1989 - Boston’s first community computer center opened as part of the community technology movement.
1998 - Timothy Smith computer learning center opened, offering skill training classes for the unemployed/underemployed.
2012 - The wall of the Children’s Art Centre was rebuilt, thanks to the support of the George B. Henderson Foundation.