Earlham College, Liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana.
Earlham College is a liberal arts institution in Richmond, Indiana, spanning a large campus that includes eight residential halls and fifteen themed houses. The academic buildings sit among green spaces and natural habitats that invite walking and observation of native plants.
The Religious Society of Friends established this institution in 1847 as a boarding school for young people. Twelve years later, it expanded its offerings and began higher education programs for students.
The library preserves the Quaker tradition through quiet reading rooms and communal work areas where conversations happen in hushed tones. Visitors often see small discussion groups outdoors, with students sitting under trees and sharing ideas together.
The grounds invite walking and cycling, with paths connecting academic areas and residential neighborhoods. Visitors can check lectures and events through the public calendar available online.
The institution runs its own observatory with a telescope that opens for evening sessions and stargazing. Students and guests can view planets and constellations together on clear nights.
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