West Nottingham Academy, private boarding school in Colora, Maryland, United States
West Nottingham Academy is a boarding school on a rural Maryland campus spanning 124 acres with historic buildings from different periods. The grounds feature tall oak trees, a small stream and pond, along with structures including a red brick schoolhouse built in 1864 and stone bridges.
West Nottingham Academy was founded in 1744 by preacher Samuel Finley, making it the oldest boarding school in the United States. The school has operated continuously since its founding, teaching generations of students, with its main buildings dating to the 1800s and the complex listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
West Nottingham Academy hosts students from over 87 countries, shaping daily life with shared traditions and perspectives. This diversity is visible in how students interact and learn from each other across different backgrounds and cultures.
The campus grounds are accessible to visitors and offer quiet, tree-lined paths for exploring historic buildings and stone bridges. Plan time to traverse the 124-acre property and see the various structures and natural features scattered across the campus.
The school recently opened its first pre-school program for children aged 2 to 6, marking a historic expansion. This is the first time in over 275 years that the institution offers education to young learners on the same historic campus.
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