Schedule Campus Visit

There is no better way to find out if Patrick Henry is the right college for you than by experiencing it for yourself. We invite you to visit campus to see what it’s like to join a community that will challenge your mind, sharpen your faith, and clarify God’s calling on your life. Patrick Henry College encourages all prospective students, families, and other interested visitors to contact the Admissions Office to schedule a personalized campus tour and college visit.

Why don’t you schedule your visit today? We’d love to meet you and introduce you to all that makes PHC unique!

Lodging
Directions
Area Information

Planning a Visit
Our Campus Visit Coordinator is eager to work with your specific schedule and interests to help you get the most out of your time on campus. Please call 888.338.1776 or email visitphc@phc.edu at least two weeks in advance so we can set up your personal visit schedule. Campus visits are available almost every day class is in session. During the summer, tours and personal Q&A sessions are offered Monday-Friday. Please contact us if you have questions about the best time to visit. 

Visit Schedules
A campus visit will introduce you to Patrick Henry’s distinctive mission and academic community—but you’ll do much more than just see some buildings and hear a College overview. During a typical visit, you’ll worship with our student body in chapel, join a class or two taught by our world-class faculty, and interact with current students while you enjoy lunch on campus. A student-led tour will give you a chance to walk through our beautiful campus and learn what it’s like to live and study at PHC, and a one-on-one visit with our admissions staff will answer your specific questions. We’re also happy to arrange special meetings with our financial aid administrator, faculty, debate coaches, etc. Please note: due to space limitations classroom visits may be limited to visiting juniors, seniors, and prospective transfer students only.

Overnight Visits
The overnight visit program gives juniors and seniors a more in-depth look at Patrick Henry life. Students stay in the College residence halls the night before their visit and are matched up with current students (Student Ambassadors) who take them to campus events, introduce them to other students, and offer them an inside perspective on PHC and the Purcellville area.

Lodging in the Purcellville area:

The closest hotels to Purcellville are located in Leesburg, a fifteen minute drive from the campus. Click here for a partial list of local hotels. The Loudoun County visitor's bureau also has a wealth of information.

Directions to Patrick Henry College

From Richmond, VA:

- Take I-95 North toward Washington, D.C. to route 17 North at Fredericksburg.
- From Fredericksburg, take route 17 toward Warrenton to route 15 North.
- Follow route 15 North to Leesburg.
- From Leesburg follow route 7 West toward Winchester.
- Travel about 7 miles to Purcellville/Lovettsville exit at Rt. 287.
- After exiting route 7, turn left and South onto route 287 toward Purcellville.
- Patrick Henry College will be on your left approximately .2 mile after the turn.
- Visitor parking is located to the left of the front of the main building.

From Roanoke, VA:

- Take I-81 North toward Winchester, VA and route 7.
- Take route 7 East from Winchester to Purcellville exit 287.
- Exit right and turn South toward Purcellville onto route 287.
- Patrick Henry College will be on your left approximately .2 mile after the turn.
- Visitor parking is located to the left of the front of the main building.

From Frederick, MD - Option I:

- Take Rt. 340 West and Rt. 15 South toward Leesburg, VA and Harpers Ferry, WV to where Rt. 15 exits to the left for Leesburg.
- Stay on Rt. 15 South toward until it intersects with Rt. 7 West by-pass in Leesburg.
- Follow Rt. 7 West by-pass around Leesburg toward Winchester, VA for approximately 8 miles to the exit for Purcellville/Lovettsville at Rt. 287.
- After exiting from route 7 West, turn left and South onto route 287 toward Purcellville.
- Patrick Henry College will be on your left approximately .2 mile after the turn.
- Visitor parking is located to the left of the front of the main building.

From Frederick, MD - Option II:

- Take Rt. 340 West and Rt. 15 South toward Leesburg, VA and Harpers Ferry, WV.
- Stay on Rt. 340 to the exit for Brunswick/Burkettsville, Rt. 17.
- At the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp take a left toward Brunswick onto Rt. 17 S.
- At the first traffic light take a right and continue to follow Rt. 17 through Brunswick over the Potomac River Bridge.
- After entering Virginia the route number changes to Rt. 287.
- Stay on Rt. 287 to Purcellville, VA.
- When you have crossed under Rt. 7 (the only bridge you will go under in VA) look to your left to see Patrick Henry College.
- Visitor parking is located to the left of the front of the main building.

From BWI Airport to Frederick, MD

- Follow I-195 from airport to 295/Baltimore/Washington Parkway.
- Travel South toward Washington to Rt. 32 West to I-70.
- Follow I-70 West toward Frederick, MD.

From Washington, D.C. area - Option I:

- Take I-66 West to exit 67 to Rt 495 and the Dulles Toll Road/Rt. 267. Note: Exit 67 is not well marked. Watch carefully for it.
- When getting onto the toll road, do not get in the far left lanes that go directly to the

Dulles International Airport.

- At the Dulles Airport exit, the Dulles Toll Road becomes/connects with the Greenway, which is also a toll road, and ends in Leesburg, VA.
- From Leesburg follow route 7 West toward Winchester, VA.
- Travel about 7 miles to the Purcellville/Lovettsville exit at Rt. 287.
- After exiting route 7, turn left and South onto route 287 toward Purcellville.
- Patrick Henry College will be on your left approximately .2 mile after the turn.
- Visitor parking is located to the left of the front of the main building.

From the Washington, D.C. area - Option II:

- Take route 7 West to route 7 West by-pass around Leesburg toward Winchester, VA.
- Travel about 8 miles from Leesburg to Purcellville/Lovettsville exit, route 287.
- After exiting route 7, turn left and south onto route 287 toward Purcellville.
- Patrick Henry College will be on your left approximately .2 mile after the turn.
- Visitor parking is located to the left of the front of the main building.

Area Information:
Patrick Henry College is located on 106 acres of rolling Virginia countryside in scenic Purcellville, Virginia – at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and just an hour west of Washington, D.C.

PHC is located approximately 25 minutes from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), 60 minutes from Reagan National Airport (DCA), and 90 minutes from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI).

Purcellville:

The town of Purcellville is one of the many small communities in western Loudoun County, an area still dominated by equestrian farms, streams, and open fields. Many of our faculty and staff live in Purcellville and the neighboring communities. With grocery stores, hiking trails, banks, medical services, and multiple coffee shops within a five minute drive from campus, Purcellville combines the necessities of college life with a distinctive small town feel.

Partial list of Purcellville restaurants: Quiznos, McDonalds, Subway, Tropical Smoothie, Main Street Wings, Magnolias at the Mill, Market Street Coffee, Blackberry’s Coffee Shop and Marketplace

Leesburg:

The nearest “big” city to Purcellville, Leesburg is located down Route 7 fifteen minutes from campus. Leesburg’s restaurants, recreation center, department stores, and premium outlet mall make it a frequent destination for PHC students.

Partial list of Leesburg restaurants: Panera Bread, Moes, Taco Bell, Burger King, Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, TGI Friday’s, Ruby Tuesday, Red Hot & Blue, Blue Ridge Grill, Lightfoot, Tucarora Mill, Starbucks Coffee, Greenberry’s Coffee and Tea

Washington, D.C. and Greater D.C. Area

Many families schedule extra time before or after their PHC visit to explore the historical and cultural sights in the northern Virginia and D.C. area.

One hour east of Patrick Henry College is our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. There are many attractions in Washington and in the surrounding areas, most of which are free of charge. We recommend that you visit all of the monuments and memorials, and many of the Government Buildings as well, including: Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, White House, Smithsonian Museums (including the Air & Space Museum), National Archives, National Gallery of Art, Capitol Building, Supreme Court, FBI Building, Pentagon, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, The Library of Congress, Ford's Theatre and Lincoln Museum, etc.

Mount Vernon, the home of George & Martha Washington, is located in Alexandria, Virginia, about one hour from the PHC campus.

Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, about two hours from the PHC campus. Those visiting Monticello will want to also visit Montpelier (home to James and Dolly Madison), a short 30 minutes away.

Montpelier, the home of James & Dolly Madison, is located in Orange, Virginia, about two hours from the PHC campus. Those visiting Montpelier will also want to visit Monticello (home to Thomas Jefferson), a short 30 minutes away.

Virginia's capital, Richmond, is a two and a half hour drive from the PHC campus. If you decide to visit Richmond, you will certainly want to see St. John's Church where Patrick Henry gave his "Liberty or Death" speech. Also of interest are the state Capitol building and the Confederate cemetery.

Only three hours away, Williamsburg, Virginia is a must see for the history buff. Not only can you walk the streets of colonial Williamsburg and experience life as it happened in the past, but you can also visit the Jamestown settlement, the Yorktown Battlefield, and Busch Gardens.

Just an hour and a half northeast of PHC is Baltimore, Maryland. While in Baltimore you will want to visit Fort McHenry, where Francis Scott Key penned the Star Spangled Banner. You can also spend time at the National Aquarium, catch an Orioles baseball game, and eat seafood in the inner harbor.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is considered to be the birthplace of American liberty. Less than three hours from our campus, you can visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Carpenter's Hall, the home of Ben Franklin, and much more.

Harper's Ferry, West Virginia is small town with much historical significance. Located 30 minutes from the college, Harper's Ferry was raided by the infamous abolitionist, John Brown, just prior to the Civil War. It was also a strategic armory for the Union and the Confederate armies during the War. During your visit, you will want to hike to the top of Maryland Heights, and, if it is warm enough, jump into the Potomac.

Go hiking on the historic Appalachian Trail, located just 10 miles from PHC's campus.