1852
July 20 the session 1852-'53 opened for girls only, under the name The Female Seminary at Botetourt Springs, Va., Mr. Cocke, Principal, Registration 81 girls.
1853
September 4 the session of 1853-'54 opened with increased faculty and registration of 150 girls.
1855
Mr. and Mrs. John Hollins of Lynchburg, Va., donated funds to the institution, and in their Honor the name was changed to Hollins Institute.
1855-'61
1861-'65
Doors not closed during this period. Average attendance 134.