Visitor Guide
Centers of Excellence
What distinguishes Washington College from other great liberal arts colleges?
Three attributes particularly shape the Washington College experience:
- a history closely connected to the founding of our nation
- our water setting within an environmentally sensitive region
- our reputation as a place that fosters good writing
We have developed three co-curricular centers that amplify these attributes and that typify the standard of excellence in liberal arts education for which we strive in all disciplines.
Maryland's Eastern Shore is a tidal peninsula rich in history, traditions and natural assets, making it an attractive educational resource for exploration and integration of liberal arts studies.
The Delmarva peninsula remains one of the nation's most unspoiled areas, as well as an unusual learning laboratory. Its natural habitat is ideal for the study of archaeology, anthropology, environmental science, estuarine studies, American history, environmental economics, marine biology, land use management, nature writing, and so much more.