From Smyrna to Paleo Phalero, to Helleniko and now to Aghia Paraskevi, Pierce has changed locations many times in its 145-year history. Many of the buildings that hosted our students and staff have been burned, bombarded, transformed and even demolished. The college came close to disaster on several occasions, especially, in its early history. Yet, its visionary leaders and resourceful teachers and students have ensured that it not only survived but came out strengthened by the experiences.

In 2020, new development plans forced the demolition of the Helleniko buildings. In our effort to preserve pieces of our history, the school has managed to secure the facades of three of the Helleniko buildings that were demolished.

Our goal is to exhibit the Helleniko Facades (THE HILL HOUSE, THE BRISTOL HALL, THE ORLINDA CHILDS PIERCE COLLEGE) throughout our ACG Campus to ensure that new generations of students, parents and staff, remember and connect with the school’s past.

Until today, we have raised the required amount for the restoration of Hill House, which has found a new home behind the ACP library.