About Us
Visit, Stay, & Explore
Chatham Hall combines the best of small-town life with easily accessible big cities. There’s something for everyone in the area!
Located in a town of 1,300 residents in southwestern Virginia, Chatham Hall offers its students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to truly get to know and have an impact on the local community. The Town of Chatham is not only home to Chatham Hall and Hargrave Military Academy, but a walkable main street boasting eateries, salons, local government offices, and nonprofits, a bookshop, and even the town newspaper. The Chatham Public Library and a variety of parks are all within walking distance as well, and the Chatham Rotary Club and other community organizations host events throughout the year.
Just slightly further afield are Virginia cities Danville, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Roanoke and North Carolina cities Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill all within a two-hour drive. Richmond, Va. and Charlotte, N.C. are both within a three-hour drive. This proximity translates to easy day and weekend trips to enjoy cultural activities, shopping, athletic events, and more!
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Regional Attractions
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Athletics
There are a variety of collegiate, minor, and major league athletics teams in the area. Just a few include:Carolina Hurricanes (Raleigh, Hockey)Carolina Panthers (Charlotte, Football)Charlotte Hornets (Basketball)Danville Otterbots (Baseball)Durham Bulls (Baseball)Greensboro Grasshoppers (Baseball)Greensboro Swarm (Basketball)Lynchburg Hillcats (Baseball)North Carolina Courage (Cary, Soccer)Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (Hockey) -
Family Fun
Looking for some fun for the whole family? We’ve got you covered! Just a few options include:Local OptionsChatham Fourth of July ParadeMuseums & Science CentersAmazement Square (Lynchburg)Danville Science Center (Danville)Discovery Place Museums (Charlotte)Kids Square (Roanoke)Museum of Life & Science (Durham)RecreationalAnglers Ride Mountain Bike Trail System (Danville)Animal Park at the Conservator’s Center (Caswell County)Ballou Park Disc Golf (Danville)Bridge Street Food Truck Rodeo (Danville)Danville Art Trail (Danville)Danville Boat House (Danville)Danville Riverwalk (Danville)Danville Skate Park (Danville)Danville Zip Line & Adventure Course (Danville)Jump Lynchburg (Lynchburg)North Carolina Zoo (Asheboro)Skatetown (Danville)Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Greensboro)Tiny Town Miniature Golf (Danville)Uptown Pinball Arcade (Martinsville)Virginia Children’s Theatre (Roanoke)Virginia Safari Park (Natural Bridge)World of Sports (South Boston) -
Museums
Art, science, history, and much more can be found in the myriad regional museums around Chatham. Just a few offerings include:Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History (Danville)Elsewhere (Greensboro)Fralin Museum of Art, UVA (Charlottesville)Greensboro Science Center (Greensboro)Guildford College Art Gallery (Greensboro)International Civil Rights Center & Museum (Greensboro)Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, UVA (Charlottesville)Langhorne House Museum (Danville)Lynchburg Museum (Lynchburg)Maier Museum of Art (Lynchburg)North Carolina Museum of Art (Raleigh)Natural Science Center (Greensboro)Poplar Forest (Lynchburg)Schoolfield Museum & Cultural Center (Danville)Science Museum of Virginia (Richmond)Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (Winston-Salem)Taubman Museum of Art (Roanoke)Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Richmond)Virginia Museum of History & Culture (Richmond)Virginia Holocaust Museum (Richmond)Virginia Museum of Natural History (Martinsville, in partnership with Smithsonian)Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro) -
Outdoors
Lake, mountains, trails, gardens and more surround Chatham. Take a peek at just a few of the area offerings:Blackwater Creek Trails (Lynchburg)Blue Ridge Mountain Hiking Trails (Roanoke Valley, Va.)Carrington Pavilion (Danville)Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail (Reidsville, N.C.)Dan Daniel Memorial Park and Angler's Park (Danville)Elkhorn Lake & Campground (Java, Va.)Fairy Stone State Park (Stuart, Va.)Kerr Lake State Recreation Area (Vance & Warren Co., N.C.)Lake Brandt in Greensboro (Greensboro)Natural Bridge State Park (Natural Bridge, Va.)Occoneechee State Park (Clarksville, Va.)Pittsylvania Co. Parks & Recreation (Pittsylvania Co., Va.)Smith Mountain Lake State Park (Huddleston, Va.)Staunton River State Park (Scottsburg, Va.)Wintergreen Ski Resort (Wintergreen, Va.)Trails & Greenways in Greensboro (Greensboro) -
Shopping
While independent shops and boutiques abound in our neighboring towns and cities, there are a few major shopping areas it’s always nice to know. Some of these include:Barracks Road (Charlottesville)Boonsboro Shopping Center (Lynchburg)Four Seasons Town Centre(Greensboro)Friendly Center (Greensboro)The Shops at Stonefield (Charlottesville)The Streets of Southpoint (Durham)Triangle Town Center (Raleigh)Valley View Mall (Roanoke) -
Theatre & Music
From Broadway-style musicals to intimate acoustic performances, the regional theatre and music scene offers a wide array of options. A few of these include:Smokestack Theatre Company (Danville)
Altria Theater (Richmond)
American Shakespeare Center (Staunton, Va.)
Carolina Theatre (Greensboro)
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts (Raleigh)
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (Greensboro)
The Historic North Theatre (Danville)
The Paramount Theatre (Charlottesville)
Triad Stage (Greensboro & Winston-Salem)
Virginia Repertory Theatre (Richmond)
Visiting Campus
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Plane Travel
Chatham Hall enjoys a location surrounded by airports - seven of them, to be exact! Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Piedmont Triad International Airport, Lynchburg Regional Airport, Roanoke Regional Airport, and Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport are all within a two-hour drive. Danville Regional Airport is also an option for those not requiring commercial service.Dulles International Airport,Richmond International Airport, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport are all in the region of Chatham Hall, though require a longer drive. -
Car Travel
Chatham. Va. sits just off Rt. 29, a major north-south route in the commonwealth.
Directions from the NorthTake US 29 South to the third Chatham exit (Route 57). Turn right at the top of the exit ramp. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main St. Go through the traffic light and take the second right onto Pruden St. At the bottom of the hill, proceed straight onto the Chatham Hall campus.
From RaleighTake I-40 west to the Hillsborough exit (Rt. 86 North). Follow the signs to 86 North and follow to south of Danville. South Danville, follow the signs for the US 29 Bypass, north to Lynchburg. Continue on US 29 North for about 18 miles and then take the first Chatham exit. After the traffic light for Route 57, take the second right onto Pruden St. At the bottom of the hill, proceed straight onto the Chatham Hall campus.
From GreensboroFollow the signs to I-40 East. Take I-40 East into Greensboro and then US 29 North to Danville. In Danville, follow the signs for the US 29 Bypass. Continue on US 29 North for approximately 18 miles and then take the first Chatham exit. After the traffic light for Route 57, take the second right onto Pruden St. At the bottom of the hill, proceed straight onto the Chatham Hall campus. -
Campus Parking
Visitor can park in front of Pruden Hall, the first large building with white columns on the main campus circle. Enter through the front portico and proceed to the front desk in the Well. You may also park in the main parking lot behind Yardley Dining Hall next to Penny Lane.
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Local Lodging
Chatham and neighboring towns offer a number of options for local accommodations. A few of these include:
ChathamBill & Mary Lee Black338 North Main St434.432.7721Susan Bower60 N Main StreetKee’s Log Cabin & Kee HouseJordan Kee146 S Main St434.432.2735Catalpa CottageCarol Harper220 Catalpa Dr434.728.3286Aston Place Cottage4 Aston Pl (dogs welcome)321.693.5271 (Adrianne Dillon)321.412.8219 (Liz)Barbara Risko's Home440 Sheva Rd540.613.0289
Mahalo Suite (Airbnb)
1 Bedroom/1 BathroomHaymes Guest Cottage (Airbnb)2 Bedrooms/1 BathroomWood Duck Cabin on the Pond (Airbnb)2 Bedrooms/1 Bathroom200 McBride Ln434.656.9000
Nellie’s Nest (Airbnb)
3 bedrooms/1 bathroomEast Gretna Farmhouse (Airbnb)5 Bedrooms/3 BathroomsPet FriendlyDanville2130 Riverside Dr434.793.11112136 Riverside Dr434.791.26612121 Riverside Dr -
Local Dining
The dining options in Chatham and surrounding towns offer cuisines for every taste. Some of our favorites include:Chatham & Tightsqueeze
Danville & Beyond
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800 Chatham Hall Circle • Chatham, VA 24531
+1 434.432.2941 • admissions@chathamhall.org
Day and boarding school for girls grades 9-12 in the Episcopal tradition.
+1 434.432.2941 • admissions@chathamhall.org
Day and boarding school for girls grades 9-12 in the Episcopal tradition.
