Need to stay overnight near Swarthmore? Located just a few minutes from the College, Pendle Hill is a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center welcoming all for Spirit-led learning and community. Their bed & breakfast service is perfect for short stays. Some of our visitors working on larger research projects choose Pendle Hill for longer-term sabbatical or personal retreat accommodations. Visit the Pendle Hill website for more information.

Find additional options for accommodations on the Swarthmore College Local Lodging page.

Find recommendations for dining, both on campus and at local restaurants and eateries on the Swarthmore College Local Dining page.

See our the Libraries' Special Collections page on Copies + Permissions to learn more about taking photographs, making photocopies, and using microfilm readers in the Reading Room.

The Swarthmore College Peace Collection is located within McCabe Library on the Swarthmore College campus on Route 320 in the Borough of Swarthmore. The McCabe Library Building is located at the center of the campus. It is a large, stone building with long, narrow windows and a mansard roof.

• Peace Collection materials are delivered to the Special Collections Reading Room, directly to the left as you enter the Library's main doors.
• Use resources available on the Swarthmore College website's Visit Swarthmore section for campus maps, driving directions and parking information.

Visitors to the Peace Collection will have access to the wireless network SwatGuest. This is a self-service network; simply open your browser and follow the prompts to create a guest account. Consult this guide for more information.