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The RCC opened its doors in 1958 as the Hinsdale Health Museum, committed to teaching students about their bodies and what to expect as they matured.

1974 - the organization was renamed the Robert Crown Center for Health Education and moved into the current Hinsdale location.

1983 - RCC educators teach the Center’s one-millionth student.

1985 - AIDS education is introduced.

1987 - The Robert Crown Center expands by offering programs taught in Chicago public school classrooms.

1990 - RCC educators teach the Center’s two-millionth student.

1992 - The Robert Crown Center offers revamped educational programs for special needs learners.

2002 - the second campus opened at the Homan Square Community Center in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood.

2008 - RCC partnered with Aurora University and the City of Aurora to open a third location in the Fred Rogers Community Center, to coordinate health education services in Aurora.

2010 - RCC launched its first virtual classroom.