Welcome to The Holy Hill
You will understand why Episcopal is called the Hill when you see the view from our beautiful 130-acre hilltop campus in Alexandria, Virginia. Established in 1839 as the first high school in the state, Episcopal is a mere 10 minutes from Washington, D.C. From Front Drive to the Hummel Bowl, the experience of a visit to The Holy Hill will remain with you for a lifetime.
- Ainslie Arts Center & Pendleton Hall
- Baker Science Center
- Blackford Hall
- Bryan Library & School Archives
- Crosland Alumni Cottage
- deButts Health & Wellness Center
- Hoxton House and Laird Dining Hall
- Hummel Learning Center & David H. March Library
- McAllister
- Patrick Henry Callaway Chapel
- Penick Hall
- Student Center in Stewart Gym
- Townsend Hall
- Centennial Gymnasium
- Softball Field
- Greenway Field
- Shuford Tennis Courts
- Bocock Wrestling Cage
- Goodman Squash Center
- Class of 1976 Golf Center
- Flippin Field House
- Hummel Bowl
- Hershey Athletics Center
- Cooper Dawson Diamond
- Coxe Field
- Bryant Field
- Track and Field
- Dormitories
Ainslie Arts Center & Pendleton HallThe Ainslie Arts Center, built in 2003, houses the Allen Midi Lab and Recording Studio, The Breeden Black Box Theater, and a dance studio; classrooms for arts courses; and the Angie Newman Johnson Gallery. Pendleton Hall, adjacent to the Arts Center, features Fox Stage with a state-of-the-art auditorium with more than 500 seats, Craig Theater, and Coxe Piano Studio. |
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Baker Science CenterBaker Science Center, built in 2005, is an LEED-certified green building offering state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, as well as the School’s Fab Lab. |
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Blackford HallBlackford Hall houses the deans’ offices, business office, and the McCain-Ravenel Center for Intellectual and Moral Courage. |
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Bryan Library & School ArchivesOne of the oldest buildings on campus, Bryan Library was completely renovated in 2007. It is available to students as a place to study and read, bringing new life to the space. The School Archives is located on the second floor of Brian Library and appraises, preserves, and makes accessible the primary source materials, which document the School’s history from its 1839 founding to the present. |
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deButts Health & Wellness CenterOpened in spring 2023, the deButts Health & Wellness Center provides comprehensive health care to the EHS student community. Services include an advanced school health clinic, medication dispensary, 24/7 care in a sophisticated eight bed infirmary, a full service counseling department, and a multipurpose wellness center all housed in a beautiful, 17,000 square feet, state-of-the-art facility in the center of campus. |
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Hoxton House and Laird Dining HallHoxton House, the main building on campus, houses the Head of School’s Office, other administrative offices including Community & Equity, faculty, academics, and student life, and Laird Dining Hall. Built in the early 1800s, the house was the home of Martha Washington’s granddaughter, Elizabeth Custis Law. |
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Hummel Learning Center & David H. March LibraryThe Hummel Learning Center includes the March Library and many foreign language and mathematics classrooms, as well as the computer lab and study hall. |
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Patrick Henry Callaway ChapelThe entire School community meets in Callaway Chapel three times a week. |
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Penick HallPenick Hall is often a prospective student’s first stop on campus as they meet with admissions officers and embark on a tour of campus. In addition to the Admission Office, Penick also houses the Advancement, Alumni Programs, and Communications Offices. |
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Student Center in Stewart GymThe Student Center houses the School Store, campus security, comfortable seating areas, a snack bar, a porch overlooking the quad, and activities office. |
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Townsend HallNamed in honor of former Board Chairman John Townsend '73, Townsend Hall is the academic center of campus. Housing the English, Social Studies, and Theology Departments, Townsend Hall is a spacious and stimulating environment for teaching and learning. |
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Centennial HallCentennial Hall is the home of Ainslie Court |
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Softball FieldAthletics field |
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Greenway FieldAthletics field |
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Shuford Tennis CourtsEquipped with 12 all-weather courts, the Shuford Tennis Courts provide Episcopal’s athletes with a top-tier facility for training and competition. Nestled within our scenic 130-acre campus, these courts offer the perfect environment for players to refine their skills, build resilience, and develop a lifelong love for the sport. |
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Bocock Wrestling CageThe Bocock Wrestling Cage is the dedicated home for Episcopal’s wrestling program, providing a dynamic space for both practices and high-intensity meets. Designed to support athletes at all levels, the cage fosters discipline, skill development, and team camaraderie. Beyond wrestling, this historic venue serves as the heart of school spirit, hosting campus-wide Mass Meetings where students unite to celebrate tradition, rally behind their teams, and build lasting connections. |
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Goodman Squash CenterThe Goodman Squash Center offers student-athletes a premier training and competition space with nine international-sized, state-of-the-art courts. Whether honing their skills, competing at the highest level, or learning the game for the first time, students benefit from this facility that fosters growth, discipline, and a passion for the sport. |
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Class of 1976 Golf CenterOpened in 2024, the Class of 1976 Golf Center provides Episcopal’s golfers with cutting-edge training experiences. Featuring four practice bays with TrackMan 4 technology—including two with Swing Catalyst dual motion plates—a 10-hole Pro Putt putting green, and top-tier equipment storage and repair facilities, this state-of-the-art space empowers athletes to refine their skills and elevate their game year-round. |
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Flippin Field HouseFlippin Field House is a dynamic multi-purpose facility featuring three tennis courts, three basketball courts, a 200-meter indoor Jim Cathcart track, and a batting cage. This versatile space allows teams to train during inclement weather and serves as the home for the indoor track team’s winter competitions. |
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Hummel BowlHummel Bowl is Episcopal’s premier outdoor athletic stadium, providing an electrifying atmosphere for football and lacrosse games. With seating for 2,800 spectators, The Bowl offers students, families, and fans an unforgettable game-day experience. Surrounded by the beauty of our 130-acre campus, this iconic venue serves as a gathering place where several of our teams compete at the highest level. |
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Hershey Athletics CenterThe Hershey Athletics Center is a premier 60,000-square-foot facility designed to support Episcopal’s student-athletes at every level. Featuring an auxiliary gym with two full-sized basketball courts, a cutting-edge fitness center, spacious locker rooms, team meeting spaces, and the School’s Hall of Fame, this dynamic hub fosters excellence, teamwork, and school spirit. The center also houses the athletics department offices, ensuring dedicated support for every athlete’s journey. |
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Cooper Dawson Baseball DiamondHome to our baseball and softball teams, the Cooper Dawson Baseball Diamond is surrounded by the beauty of our 130-acre campus. The field is meticulously maintained and provides the perfect setting for our baseball players to develop their game, foster teamwork, and create unforgettable memories. |
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Coxe FieldAthletics Field |
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Bryant FieldAthletics Field |
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Track and FieldCompleted in 2021, the six-lane, 400-meter outdoor track is a standard configuration with a single finish line and a high-performance surface; the multi-purpose field has a natural grass pitch, with an advanced drainage system ensuring it can serve a multitude of athletic needs. |
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DormitoriesAt Episcopal, our ten dormitories provide more than just a place to sleep — they foster a vibrant, close-knit community where students form lifelong friendships and develop independence in a supportive environment. All ninth-grade students begin their boarding experience in Henderson Hall, also known as The Freshmen Village, where separate dorms for boys and girls create a welcoming and structured transition to high school life. As students progress through their years at EHS, they move into upper-class dorms, each offering unique traditions and a strong sense of camaraderie. With dedicated faculty living on dorm and serving as mentors, Episcopal’s residential life ensures that every student feels at home, supported, and ready to thrive in and beyond the classroom. |
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The World is Closer HereYou’ll understand why we’re called “the Hill” when you see the view from our beautiful, hilltop campus in Alexandria, Virginia, just 10 minutes from Washington, D.C. |
GET DIRECTIONS1200 North Quaker Lane Alexandria, Virginia 22302 703-933-3000 |
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