Darlington School: Private Boarding School in Georgia Home-on-the-Hill
Darlington School: Private Boarding School in Rome, GA
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Home-on-the-Hill

The front façade of the Home-on-the-Hill is one of the most popular vistas on the Darlington campus. It was the residence of the heads of school and their families for many decades until it became home to the Advancement Office in recent years. Many community and alumni events are hosted here annually.

History

Constructed in 1832, this historic structure is one of the oldest homes in Floyd County and was originally the plantation home of Philip Hemphill, one of the City of Rome’s founding fathers. It was then known as “Alhambra,” named for the Moorish palace in Spain. Interestingly, in 1834, Hemphill and four other men met at Alhambra to discuss plans to build a town that would become a trade center, using riverboats as transportation. The name “Rome” was drawn from a hat – among several other options – inside this very house. 

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Class of 2021 Boarding Graduate Brunch Reception

May 15, 2021
Boarding graduates and their families celebrated with a brunch reception after Commencement at the Home on the Hill.

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Darlington Connects Lunch & Learn

May 5, 2021
The Advancement Office hosted a Darlington Connects Lunch & Learn at the Home-on-the-Hill. Guests heard from a panel of alumni that talked about the impact of the pandemic on their businesses.

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3rd-Graders Visit Home-on-the-Hill

December 19, 2019
Third-graders were invited to celebrate the holidays with a visit to Home-on-the-Hill with Mr. and Mrs. Bell.

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Alumni Weekend: Class Pictures

October 5, 2019
The Golden Tigers and Golden Thistles gathered at the Home-on-the-Hill to celebrate their 50th reunion or greater. Afterwards, all alumni and friends were invited to the Cocktail Party where class photos were made for those celebrating reunions.

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Alumni Weekend: Golden Tiger & Golden Thistles Reception and Alumni Cocktail Party

October 5, 2019
The Golden Tigers and Golden Thistles gathered at the Home-on-the-Hill to celebrate their 50th class reunion or greater and alumni gathered to celebrate their reunions and take class photos.

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5th Grade Home-on-the-Hill Christmas Fun

December 22, 2018
The fifth-graders enjoyed ice cream sundaes, sodas, and a Christmas left-right story with prizes at the Home-on-the-Hill.

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Holiday Fun for Middle School Boys' Basketball

December 19, 2018
The middle school varsity boys' basketball team gathered at the Home-on-the-Hill for some holiday fun together.

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3rd Grade Visits Home on the Hill at Christmas

December 19, 2018
Third-graders were invited to celebrate the holidays with a visit to Home-on-the-Hill with Mrs. Bell. We snacked on doughnut holes, shared our writings about holiday traditions, and drank hot chocolate with fabulous toppings.

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ALUMNI WEEKEND: Alumni Council Pictures from Alumni Weekend

October 14, 2018
Members of the Alumni Council helped take pictures at different events during Alumni Weekend!

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ALUMNI WEEKEND: Thornwood Class of 1968

October 14, 2018
Members of the Thornwood Class of 1968 enjoyed celebrating their 50th reunion during Alumni Weekend.

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