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Pruden Hall
Pruden Hall serves as the main entrance to Chatham Hall and houses the administrative and admissions offices, and two floors of dormitory space. The Health Care Center is also located in Pruden Hall and makes for a great "home away from home" when you’re not feeling well. It is named for Rev. C. Orlando Pruden, one of the school’s founders.
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Chatham Hall has been a leader in girl's education since 1894, graduating over 3,800 young women.
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The main hall of Pruden will give you access to everyone - The Rector, the Academic Dean, the Dean of Students, and the School's Chaplain.
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Rector Dr. Fountain almost always has his door open - girls often stop by to grab a few jelly beans from a bowl he keeps out.
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The entire School community meets in The Well for assemblies. The main staircase belongs to the Senior Class. Seniors use the stairs for assemblies – no underclassman may set foot on these stairs without the permission from a senior.
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Chatham Hall has one of the highest residential percentages (more than 80%) among girls’ boarding schools in the nation. It really does feel like a family!
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Pruden Hall
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Dabney Hall
The main floor of Dabney Hall houses English, math, history and journalism classrooms. Above the classrooms are two floors of dormitory rooms. On the lower level, there is a Student Center, renovated in 2006, which includes a comfortable lounge area called "the Niche," a snack bar, a day students lounge and locker room, a newly equipped fitness center, a tiered movie viewing room, the student activities office, post office, bookstore, kitchen and laundry facilities.
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Average size classes at Chatham Hall are nine students and the faculty/student ratio is 1 to 7. Classes meet for roughly 40 minutes, with extended periods for Honors, Advanced Placement and lab classes.
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Chatham Hall’s small size encourages individuality and exploration. It’s a safe place to take some big intellectual risks. The classroom experience is enhanced through workshops, internships, field trips and weekend seminars.
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Our student lounge just got a major makeover (it’s a great place to study, read or just hang out).
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There’s always something to do – a healthy, competitive game of Foosball or watching movies in the Viewing Room (complete with big screen TV and graduated, theater style seating).
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The bookstore sells School gear, plus handy items like water bottles, laundry detergent and snacks.
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Dabney Hall
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Lee Library
Our library of approximately 30,000 volumes was constructed in 1987. It boasts an electronic card catalog and Internet access, as well as a media room housing DVDs, videos and CDs for student and faculty use. Downstairs is the popular Tea Room for reading, studying and club meetings.
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During study hall you can either work in your room or go to the library. Lee Library is home to approximately 30,000 volumes plus periodicals, internet access and a number of online databases.
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A moment in the library.
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College prep at Chatham Hall includes things like SAT/ACT preparation, essay writing practice and vocabulary development.
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Study tools are readily available for any student that needs them. Our teachers are very accessible and we also offer one-on-one tutoring. Dean’s List students have the opportunity to participate in an in-depth independent study with a faculty member.
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St. Mary’s Chapel
Renaissance in style with a brick exterior, St. Mary’s Chapel is a holy place with an interior reminiscent of a European cathedral. It boasts a barrel-vaulted ceiling, slate floor and beautiful stained glass windows, as well as a central nave, which passes through a split chancel to enter a deep high-altar area lined with choir pews. Chapel services are held here on Tuesday and Friday mornings and Sunday evenings.
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Chapel services are held on Tuesday and Friday morning and Sunday evening. Many alumnae return to campus to be married in this beautiful chapel, which was built in 1939 and restored in the mid 1990’s.
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Each senior is required to give a talk at a weekday chapel service. The Chaplain personally helps each girl prepare for her talk. Topics are generally taken from personal experience.
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The building's beautiful acoustics make it perfect for choir and instrumental performances. Students can also take private lessons in piano, voice, organ, guitar, flute and violin here.
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The beauty and spiritual pull of this building can really get to you - many alumnae return to campus to be married here.
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Outside the Chapel.
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Rectory
The Rector lives and entertains alumnae, parents and other visitors in this historic home. The beautiful backyard is also the perfect location for many student functions including the new girl picnic and class dinners.
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Willis Hall
Willis Hall houses the advancement office and two large classrooms. Willis is the home of St. Francis of Piedmont, a 1955 (21’ 6” by 8’ 2”) mural painted by Athos Menaboni.
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Yardley Dining Hall
Yardley Hall received a massive renovation during the summer of 2008. In addition to a state-of-the-art, open-air kitchen, the dining hall has been refurbished with new tables, chairs and carpeting. The sleek yet comfortable design and layout is a perfect setting for our community meals.
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Dining at Chatham Hall is delicious and nutritious (plenty of vegetarian choices).
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A salad and deli bar are offered at every meal and often feature organic items from local farms.
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Three seated meals a week allow advisee groups and members of the community to come together on a regular basis.
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If you get the urge for an off-campus meal, you can always sign up for a trip to Durham or Lynchburg or head into the town of Chatham (it’s small – but it does have a few good restaurants).
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Lunch in the Yardley Dining Hall.
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The Big Oak
The Big Oak (estimated at being close to 400 years old), and its surrounding meadow, has always played a big part in the life of Chatham Hall. The School recently reclaimed the meadow with an aggressive environmental project that reversed erosion of the pond and protected the roots of this majestic tree. The meadow and tree served as a picture-perfect backdrop for the entire School community at Chatham Hall's recent annual Reunion.
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Arts Building
This multi-purpose building houses the Black Box Theater, our dance studio and a large visual arts studio – fully equipped for pursuing and perfecting a variety of mediums.
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In our spacious, well-equipped art studio, you’ll be encouraged to find your own path to the understanding and creation of art.
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Renowned artist Georgia O’Keeffe graduated from Chatham Hall in 1905.
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If you’re interested in Performing Arts, you’ll find all kinds of opportunities here (everything from dance to theatre to choral groups).
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Chatham Hall's Dance Department has seen some impressive growth in recent years. Our location provides excellent opportunities for renowned artists to visit and lead Master Classes.
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The Theater Department puts on two productions annually including a musical.
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Field Hockey
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Chatham Hall is a member of the Blue Ridge Conference and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association. We've won numerous conference championships, most recently in swimming, tennis, and field hockey.
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If you’re into college sports, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to go to events while you’re here: UVA, UNC-Chapel Hill & Duke are all nearby.
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Riding Ring
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Students learn from exercises designed to build their strength and feel for the horse while practicing the skills needed to compete.
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Chatham Hall’s riders and horses have received top awards in the South West Virginia Hunter Jumpers Association (SWVHJA).
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Tennis Courts
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Chatham Hall's varsity teams take advantage of the School's location for travel to compete against teams in our conference.
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Athletic opportunities come in all shapes and sizes: intramural events, interscholastic competition, and physical education classes.
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Flagpole
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Soccer Field
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For a campus filled with beautiful spots there is something extra special about watching a late afternoon soccer match as the sun goes down.
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Chatham Hall has won numerous conference championships, most recently in swimming, tennis, and field hockey.
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Faculty Houses
Eighteen homes for faculty members are offered on campus. Almost 80% of faculty members and School administrators live on campus.
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Most faculty members live right here on campus, so they’re easily accessible to students.
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If you’re missing home cooking, don’t worry – you can always join the Cooking Club which is hosted at a faculty member's house.
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When you’re at Chatham Hall, you’ll be assigned an advisor. He or she will help you with everything from choosing classes to getting over homesickness.
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During weekends, faculty members often host special events at their homes - favorite activities include "Bad Movie Night" & the "Pinata Throwdown"
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Faculty Houses
Eighteen homes for faculty members are offered on campus. Almost 80% of faculty members and School administrators live on campus.
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Most faculty members live right here on campus, so they’re easily accessible to students.
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If you’re missing home cooking, don’t worry – you can always join the Cooking Club which is hosted at a faculty member's house.
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When you’re at Chatham Hall, you’ll be assigned an advisor. He or she will help you with everything from choosing classes to getting over homesickness.
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During weekends, faculty members often host special events at their homes - favorite activities include "Bad Movie Night" & the "Pinata Throwdown"
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Faculty Houses
Eighteen homes for faculty members are offered on campus. Almost 80% of faculty members and School administrators live on campus.
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Most faculty members live right here on campus, so they’re easily accessible to students.
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If you’re missing home cooking, don’t worry – you can always join the Cooking Club which is hosted at a faculty member's house.
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When you’re at Chatham Hall, you’ll be assigned an advisor. He or she will help you with everything from choosing classes to getting over homesickness.
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During weekends, faculty members often host special events at their homes - favorite activities include "Bad Movie Night" & the "Pinata Throwdown"
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Holt Hall
Chatham Hall is one of only a few schools with a facility dedicated to the languages. Holt, which reopened in 2004 after extensive renovation, includes four technology-equipped classrooms for foreign and classical language instruction and two faculty apartments.
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Along with French, students at Chatham Hall can take Spanish, Latin, and Chinese.
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Chatham Hall's language classes don't stop with the textbooks. There are a variety of unique projects that help students appreciate various aspects of international culture.
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Holt Hall is connected to Dabney Hall via a walkway that showcases flags from the homelands of Chatham Hall students and alumnae.
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At Chatham Hall, cross-cultural learning is encouraged at every turn. We offer study abroad programs in Amboise, France and Seville, Spain, and Rome, Italy.
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Cooking with Madame.
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Gym
The gymnasium facility is utilized for basketball, volleyball, dances and field day activities. Two locker rooms are available, and there is a large balcony area for spectators.
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Chatham Hall fields eight interscholastic teams including volleyball, field hockey, cross country, swimming, basketball (Junior Varsity and Varsity), tennis and soccer.
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Our gymnasium received a massive renovation recently adding, among other things, air-conditioning.
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In every athletic arena, the emphasis is on teamwork, camaraderie, leadership, and fair play.
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Shaw Science Building
Opened in 2003, Shaw is a state-of-the-art facility that includes four fully wired laboratory/classroom facilities, a high-tech lecture hall, a greenhouse, and offices for the science faculty. Shaw’s exceptional technology resources make it possible to bring the world to Chatham Hall through distance learning. One example is the course, Exploring the Islamic World Through Film, taught by a Chatham alumna and professor living in Boston.
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In Chatham Hall science classes, be ready to question, observe, experiment and evaluate as you study such subjects as robotics, chemistry, environmental science and physics.
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If you like animals, you’ll love our Veterinary Science classes. Once you’ve taken biology, which is a prerequisite, you can take either a full year or a trimester of Veterinary Science.
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Chatham Hall offers Advanced Placement courses in science, English, history, mathematics, modern languages, music theory and studio art.
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Visitor Parking
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Van Voorhis Lecture Hall
This newest addition makes it possible for the entire Chatham Hall community and guests to gather on campus to hear lectures by some of the world’s greatest leaders, thinkers and artists. The new 3,788 square foot lecture hall accommodates an audience of up to 320-350 people and was completed in the spring of 2009.
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The Van Voorhis Lecture Hall has already allowed Chatham Hall to host special guest speakers, two operas, a play, a ballet and a variety of other unique performances, workshops and gatherings.
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"Dutch" (as it is affectionately referred to by everyone) provides the perfect space for the entire Chatham Hall community to gather for special events.
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Our Leader-in-Residence program brings an amazing array of influential women to campus. Over the years we’ve hosted Benazir Bhutto, President Johnson-Sirleaf, and President Kumaratunga (pictured here), the first woman president of Sri Lanka.
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Upper Hockey Field
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Stables/Mars Riding Arena
Chatham Hall Riding boasts a beautiful permanent Hunter Trials Course, three teaching arenas including the Mars Indoor Riding Arena, not to mention plenty of trails all through our 360-plus acres.
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Students are encouraged to bring their own horses as long as it’s appropriate for the program.
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Our instructors are well versed in the American Forward System of riding used by top professionals such as George Morris, Melanie Taylor, and Joe Fargis, and continue to expand their knowledge through clinics and trainer symposiums.
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Varsity and Junior Varsity Riders compete in "A" and "AA" recognized shows including HITS Culpepper, Duke’s Children’s Benefit, North Carolina State Fair, Roanoke Valley & Lexington Premiere.
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The competitive riding program at Chatham Hall is active in Zone 3 of the United States Equestrian Federation.
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Chatham Hall instructors take a systematic approach to teaching assuring that riders will learn from each experience and expand schooling techniques as they build on their position and controls.
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Many of our riders take part in the stable management work/study program, which involves helping out with chores in the afternoons and evenings.
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Chatham, VA
Chatham, Virginia is a small town that is big on charm and bigger on travel opportunity. A self-described "true Southern town," Chatham boasts 1,300 residents. From a quaint downtown with a Main Street lined with antique shops, local restaurants and even a brand new coffee-house, "Chatha-moocha" to a community that thrives on special events like the regularly scheduled Classic Car Show and a bluegrass festival.
Best of all, Chatham is within easy travel distance to some of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the southeast - making weekend trips a top priority for Chatham Hall girls.Shopping
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Chathamooca Coffee Shop
- Pinos Italian
- Frank’s
- Carini’s
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Danville, VA
Just 20 minutes south of Chatham, Danville is the Heart of Southern Virginia. Danville has all the qualities of small-town charm as well as the assets of a city on the move. Sitting majestically on the banks of the Dan River, Danville exceeds expectations with a wide variety of restaurants and shopping opportunities as well as a stadium-style movie theater and bowling alley.
Shopping
- Target
- Wal-Mart
- Danville Piedmont Mall
Restaurants
- Applebee’s
- Outback Steakhouse
- San Marcos Mexican
- Ham’s
- Starbucks
- Cold Stone Creamery
Attractions
- Danville Stadium Movie Theatre
- Riverside Bowling Lanes
Colleges & Universities
- Averett University
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Chatham Hall's student rock band, The Niche, performed to a packed house at one of Danville's many downtown coffeehouses and restaurants.
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In addition to volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, our students also lend a hand at an area food bank, nursing home and animal shelter.
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Roanoke, VA
Roanoke is full of cool things to do and at just a little over an hour away, it’s within easy reach. Roanoke is home to the Taubman Musuem of Art and taking in the unique building contrasted to the downtown skyline is worth the trip alone.
Chatham Hall’s many varsity sports teams also travel to Roanoke for Conference games and matches. And there is no better place to enjoy the wealth of outdoor recreation then in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.Shopping
- Historic Farmer’s Market
- Tanglewood Mall
Restaurants
- Fork In The Alley
- Macado’s
- Cracker Barrel
- Olive Garden
Attractions
- Roanoke Ballet
- Luray Caverns
- Taubman Museum of Art
- Mil Mountain Zoo
- Concerts
Colleges & Universities
- Virginia Tech
- Roanoke College
- Hollins University
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A large group from Chatham Hall recently participated in a Walk for a Cure event to raise money and awareness for Juvenile Diabetes.
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Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg has it all. In less than an hour, Chatham Hall students can explore it’s charming shops and unique dining opportunities. Lynchburg is home to new museums, local theaters, and plenty of outdoor activities including miles of historic trails for hiking.
Shopping
- Target
- Barnes & Noble
- Best Buy
Restaurants
- Chick-Fil-A
- Ruby Tuesday
- Ham’s
- The Depot
- TGI Fridays
Attractions
- Snowflex Center
- Concerts
Colleges & Universities
- Liberty University
- Randolph College
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Richmond, VA
Richmond is one of those cities that is fun to visit over and over again because you always discover new things. From the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to the Science Museum of Virginia with it’s IMAX Theater, Richmond offers a wide variety of unique attractions. Cool shops and some of the finest restaurants
Shopping
- Chesterfield Towne Center
- Carytown Shopping
Restaurants
- Havana 59
- Jason’s Deli
- Lemaire
Attractions
- Virginia Museum of Art
- Science Museum of Virginia
- Edgar Allen Poe Museum
- Concerts
Colleges & Universities
- University of Richmond
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Washington, DC
Airport
- Dulles International Airport
Just four hours from the Chatham Hall Campus. Chatham Hall offers free transportation to and from the airport on travel days.
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Large group trips to our Nation's Capital are scheduled several times during the school year.
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A special trip to a specific site (like the Holocaust Museum pictured here) is scheduled but students are also allowed to do some independent exploring on their own.
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Chatham Hall students can serve on the Student Activities Committee so that they can share ideas and help in the planning of different and exciting trips.
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Baltimore, MD
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Baltimore is another major city that is within easy driving distance of Chatham.
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On a recent trip to Baltimore Chatham Hall students took in the National Aquarium and enjoyed all that the Inner Harbor has to offer.
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Asheville, NC
Attractions
- Biltmore Estate
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The splendor of the Biltmore Estate and Gardens is just one reason why this funky town in the Western North Carolina mountains is a favorite getaway for Chatham Hall students.
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Charlotte, NC
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Class trips are just one way that Chatham Hall students get to bond - forming friendships that truly last a lifetime.
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Charlotte offers a wide variety of destinations including Carowinds theme-park and the massive Concord Outlet Mall.
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Winston-Salem, NC
Attractions
- Old Salem Museum
- Wake Forest Sporting Events
Colleges & Universities
- Wake Forest University
- Salem College
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Greensboro, NC
Probably the most popular near-by destination for Chatham Hall students and faculty, Greensboro (just an hour away) is a city on the move. The growth there in recent years has really been tremendous and includes a revitalized downtown busting at the seams with amazing restaurants and unique shops. Greensboro also features untouchable cultural opportunities. Whether students are taking in dinner and a play at Triad Stage, one of the region’s most acclaimed theaters, or catching a concert at the state-of-the-art Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro makes tapping into the arts a breeze.
Airport
- Piedmont International Airport
Just one hour from the Chatham Hall Campus. Chatham Hall offers free transportation to and from the airport on travel days.
Shopping
- Shops at Friendly
- Four Seasons Town Centre
- State Street
- Historic Downtown
Restaurants
- PF Chang’s
- Chili’s
- Lucky 32
- Green Valley Grille
- The Melting Pot
- Village Tavern
- Sticks & Stones Pizza
- Arigato Japanese Steakhouse
- Ganache Bakery
- Natty Greene’s
- Ben & Jerry’s
- Caribou Coffee
- Green Bean Coffee House
Attractions
- Regal Stadium Movie Theatre
- Carousel Grand Movie Theatre
- Historic Carolina Theatre
- Triad Stage
- Emerald Pointe Water Park
- Weatherspoon Art Museum
- UNC-G Sporting Events
- NC Dance Festival
- Eastern Music Festival
- Civil Rights Museum
- Concerts
Colleges & Universities
- University of North Carolina–Greensboro
- A & T University
- Bennet College
- Greensboro College
- Guilford College
- High Point University
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Greensboro's renowned restaurants are just one reason that the city is such a popular weekend destination for Chatham Hall students.
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The cultural opportunities in Greensboro are literally endless - from concerts and plays to festivals and museums, Greensboro has it all.
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The entire School recent traveled to Greensboro to take in a special production of The Nutcracker performed by the Greensboro Ballet.
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Chatham Hall has also built a partnerships with Jan Van Dyke, choreographer and Head of the UNC-G Dance Department. Our dance students have even participated in college classes and have been invited to attend the N.C. Dance Festival.
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Asheboro, NC
Attractions
- NC Zoo
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Chapel Hill, NC
Attractions
- Cat’s Cradle
- UNC-Chapel Hill Sporting Events
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Colleges & Universities
- UNC-Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill's beautiful Koko Booth Amphitheater is a great place to take in concerts of performers of every style. A recent trip to catch alternative rock stars, My Morning Jacket, was a blast!
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Durham, NC
Want to take in a legendary Durham Bulls baseball game? Check. Feel like seeing an awesome concert or traveling Broadway production in one of the finest arts performance spaces in North Carolina? Check. In the mood for some shopping and dining at the biggest outdoor/indoor mall in the area? Check. Enough said.
Airport
- Raleigh/Durham International Airport
Just one & a half hours from the Chatham Hall Campus. Chatham Hall offers free transportation to and from the airport on travel days.
Attractions
- Performing Center Broadway Series
- Durham Bulls Baseball
Colleges & Universities
- Duke University
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The Streets of Southpoint, one of the area's premier malls, boasts more shops and restaurants then anyone could possibly hit in one day. Probably why trips are regularly planned to this landmark destination.
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In addition to being a truly beautiful venue, the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) showcases some of the finest concerts & productions that come through the area. A recent highlight was the touring production of Wicked.
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College sports abound near Chatham Hall. It's easy to get caught up in the fun no matter who you're pulling for.
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Raleigh, NC
Like Greensboro, Raleigh really brings a whole range of options for activities and destinations to the table. When you're looking for the excitement and attractions of a great city, combined with the appeal of a classic Southern town, look no further than Raleigh.
Best known for its world-class museums, best of Broadway shows and live concerts, Capital area historic sites, professional and amateur sporting events and shopping mecca status with nine major retail areas, Raleigh truly offers a variety of entertainment all in one park-like, scenic setting.
Raleigh, with it’s large Raleigh-Durham International Airport, is also the main gateway to Chatham Hall for most Chatham Hall girls traveling from around the country and globe.Airport
- Raleigh/Durham International Airport
Just one & a half hours from the Chatham Hall Campus. Chatham Hall offers free transportation to and from the airport on travel days.
Shopping
- Crabtree Mall
- JR Outlet
Restaurants
- Brixx Pizza
- Ruth Chris’ Steakhouse
- Nina’s Italian
- Bear Rock Café
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
Attractions
- Carolina Hurricanes Hockey
- City Market
- NC Museum of Art
- Time Warner Music Pavilion
- Carolina Ballet
- Concerts
Colleges & Universities
- North Carolina State
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The North Carolina Museum of Art houses one of the finest collections in the Southeast. And a recent massive expansion has made room for the more than 5,000 pieces of art.
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Chatham Hall is a campus without borders. Our students come to us from all over the globe and, in return, we offer academic & service outreach programs that guarantee you’ll walk away with a better understanding of different world cultures, a greater grasp of real diversity, and an exceptional opportunity to travel and meet people from all corners of the globe.
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