Emory & Southwest Virginia
We are surrounded in the region by culture, history, the outdoors, and more.
While our campus is tranquil and reserved, you won’t need to travel far to play. The Interstate-81 corridor will connect you not only to other aspects of Emory & Henry College, but also to the culture that surrounds you.
Abingdon

Our neighboring city of Abingdon is home to a great variety of history, shopping, dining and art. You’ll find the State Theater of Virginia, Barter Theatre, where you can take in theater performances or live music year-round. The William King Museum of Art offers fine world art, contemporary regional art and cultural heritage exhibits. The historic downtown offers a charming shopping district and fascinating connections to the Revolutionary War. The Martha Washington Inn was formerly a private home and then a women’s college that eventually merged with Emory & Henry.
Further reading: “The Best Things To Do In Abingdon, Virginia” (Southern Living magazine)
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- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1297-2020-a-year-in-review"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.jpg" alt="Year in Review 2020" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,606/8281_year_in_review_cover.rev.1591400580.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1080" data-max-h="606" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/1297-2020-a-year-in-review">2020: A Year in Review</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"> Emory & Henry College faculty, staff, students and alumni have experienced an amazing year! Here’s a peek at what makes E&H an exceptional place to learn, serve and make a difference. <a href="/live/news/1297-2020-a-year-in-review" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
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- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/755-award-winners-announced-at-founders-day"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.jpg" alt="John E. Oden speaks at Founders Day 2019." width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/512,319,2329,2136/6126_Founders_Day_2019-27.rev.1553799458.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1817" data-max-h="1817" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/755-award-winners-announced-at-founders-day">Award Winners Announced at Founders Day</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"> During the 2019 Founders Day event, community members and E&H alumni were honored for their contributions to the school and the community. Joining us as keynote speaker was John E. Oden. <a href="/live/news/755-award-winners-announced-at-founders-day" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>