[2] Kemper Hall overlooks Lake Michigan with a historic chapel, observatory, the Anderson Arts Center, and the Durkee Mansion.

In 1865, Senator Durkee's home was donated to the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, who aimed to convert the house into an all girls' boarding school.

The school accepted its last student as a mid-year transfer in early 1975 and held its last year-end ceremony at the end of spring semester, of 1975.

[5] After the school closed, a preservation-minded coalition raised money, bought the enormous structure, and gave it to Kenosha County, which is known as the Kemper Center.

Today, the complex operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, including, a conference and special events center with programs, and various types of classes offered.