The Meigs Family

When any institute is around for as long a time as the Hill, it is bound to be home to a long and rich history. And while we do like to hold onto our traditions, it's astounding to see how much this school has changed since it opened up in 1851. So, a look back at the origins of the Hill School.

The Hill School was founded in 1851 by Matthew Meigs, who felt like he could provide a different and unique boarding school experience for male students. He initially used his own home, the Meigs mansion that he inherited, as a classroom and dormitory building, and had a small group of local students and faculty that thrived there. When Matthew Meigs died, his son John Meigs inherited the responsibility of the school.

Matthew Meigs was a Presbyterian priest and principal of different schools along the east coast. After serving as principal for a few different schools, Meigs inherited his father's mansion after he died. It was there that he brought his vision of a perfect boarding school to life. At first, the Hill School was simply for a few local wealthy families, but it soon stretched its influence around the world.

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