The Green (Dartmouth College)

43°42′12″N 72°17′19″W / 43.70333°N 72.28861°W / 43.70333; -72.28861

Not to be confused with Dartmouth Big Green.
View of the Green looking south from the tower of Baker Memorial Library, shortly after the annual Homecoming bonfire. The Hopkins Center for the Arts (left) and the Hanover Inn (right) are visible on the opposite side.

The Green (formally the College Green)[1] is a grass-covered field and common space at the center of Dartmouth College, an Ivy League university located in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. It was among the first parcels of land obtained by the college upon its founding in 1769, and is the only creation of the 18th century remaining at the center of the campus.[2] After being cleared of pine trees, it initially served as a pasture and later as an athletic field for College sporting events. Today, it is a central location for rallies, celebrations, and demonstrations, and serves as a general, all-purpose recreation area. The College describes the Green as "historic" and as the "emotional center" of the institution.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b "Use of the College Green and Campus Grounds". Dean of the College. Dartmouth University. Archived from the original on June 18, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2011.
  2. ^ "The Green". Dartmo.: The Buildings of Dartmouth College. Archived from the original on February 8, 2005. Retrieved October 13, 2007.
  3. ^ "The Dartmouth Green". Walking Tour. Dartmouth College. Archived from the original on October 13, 2007. Retrieved October 13, 2007.