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National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute for School Teachers

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There are several options for accomodations:



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Summer Scholars may stay in a Fairfield University residence hall. Two single occupancy bedrooms share a bathroom; rooms are air conditioned and have a mini-refridgerator and microwave. Cost is approximately $80/person/night. You may bring your own linens (XLtwin or tuck in a double!) or you may use University supplied linens.



Westport Inn Room

The Westport Inn is located 4 miles from Fairfield's campus. If you choose this option, you need a car to get to campus each day.
Click here to visit their website.



Black Rock Inn

The Best Western Black Rock Inn is located 2 miles from Fairfield's campus. If you choose this option, you would need a car to get to campus
each day. Click here to view their website.



Circle Inn

Set in a Georgian-style building off I-95 and near the downtown Fairfield shopping district, this low-key inn is 1.5 miles from Penfield beach and 5.4 miles from the Fairchild-Wheeler Golf Course. All the straightforward rooms feature minifridges, free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Parking and daily continental breakfast are offered free, and there's a seasonal outdoor pool with a sunny lounge area. Click here to view their website.

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