Homecoming
Homecoming Weekend, formerly known as Fall Family Weekend, will be Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29. In addition to students and families, we will have alumni, faculty, staff and local residents joining us, and opportunities will range from academic topics to sports to social hours. We can't wait to see you!
The River Classic Golf Tournament
Weather permitting
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Chester River Yacht & Country Club
We’re excited to introduce the First Annual River Classic Golf Tournament this fall! Join us on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Chester River Yacht & Country Club in Chestertown, MD for a fun day of golf and reuniting with fellow alumni. Don’t forget to select your tee shirt size when registering!
Note: this registration is separate from the Homecoming registration. If you would like to attend this golf tournament, you must use the link above.
Chester River Cruise & Scavenger Hunt
Weather permitting
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM and 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Meet on the Hodson Boathouse Dock
Cost: $10 per person
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
What sites are located around the Chester River? Find out on a scavenger hunt with the Center for Environment and Society! Board the research vessel, the Callinectes, for an unforgettable river adventure. Hear about the Center's work, learn about the surrounding land, and see if you can find all the items! Register early, space is limited!
We're excited to offer two opportunities to enjoy this experience, one starting at 1:00 PM and another at 2:00 PM.
Earth Oven Pizza in the Campus Garden
Weather Permitting
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Campus Garden
Enjoy slices of gluten free pizza baked in our Campus Garden cob oven! Top with student-grown
herbs from the permaculture herb spiral. Enjoy the company of gentle bees, friendly
chickens, and giant frogs in an abundant landscape of edible and medicinal plants.
Or, simply kick back in a hammock and soak in the tranquil atmosphere of our wildlife
sanctuary.
To get to the garden: go past the baseball field and follow the painted fence.
Parent's Reception
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Gibson Center for the Arts, Underwood Lobby
We invite parents to kick off the first night of Homecoming Weekend, and learn more about what's happening at Washington College and future plans.
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Martha Washington Square
Cost: $75
This year the Athletics Department will induct six former athletes into their 2024 Hall of Fame Class. The class consists of Katie Bierzonski '01 (W. Basketball & Volleyball), Brianne Brynelson '02 (Rowing), Tom George '73 (M. Lacrosse), Jessica McAdams '03 (Field Hockey), Megan Morse '09 (Swimming), and Ross Coleman '87 (M. Tennis).
Sunset River Jam
Sunset River Jam
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: The Goose Egg, Hodson Hall
Join the Center for Environment and Society and the Student Events Board for an evening of live music by the waterfront! DC-based singer-songwriter Josee Molavi, along with her band, will set the mood for a fun, family-friendly start to the weekend with the backdrop of the setting sun along the Chester River. Admission is free and open to all current students, their families, and alumni.
Update: Location moved to The Goose Egg in Hodson Hall due to weather.
Bird Walk
Weather Permitting
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 AM
Location: Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall
Join Dan Small, Associate Director of Natural Land Stewardship and bird expert on an early morning bird walk around Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall and Wilmer Park.
Note: In case of inclement weather, this event will be postponed to Sunday, September 29 from 7:00 - 8:00 AM
Women's 50th Rowing Anniversary - Morning Row & Brunch
Time of Row: 7:30 - 9:00 AM
Time of Brunch: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Location: Hodson Boathouse
Alumni and current student team members are invited to participate in a morning row. Brunch to follow.
Alumni Brunch
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Location: Alumni House
Join us at the newly renovated Alumni House for an open house-style breakfast during Homecoming Weekend. All WC grads and guests are welcome!
MuSE: A Community Museum
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: MuSE: A Community Museum
MuSE: A Community Museum is hosted by the Center for Environment and Society, this
public space in downtown Chestertown exhibits collaborations between students, faculty,
staff, and the wider community.
Stop by to see the current exhibit, Nest Alchemy. This thought-provoking series was created by Deirdre Murphy, a contemporary visual
artist who explores the intersection of art and science through the lenses of natural
patterns, data visualization, and climate change. This exhibit investigates bird nests
throughout the four seasons, celebrating the architectural wonders of avian species.
Guided Paddle of the Chester River with Kathy Thornton ’13
Guided Paddle of the Chester River with Kathy Thornton ’13
Weather permitting
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Location: Hodson Boathouse - College Dock
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Paddle the Chester River on a kayak tour led by Kathy Thornton '13. Kathy graduated
from Washington College with a double major in Environmental Studies and History;
she loves to share her knowledge about native plants, forest and meadow ecology, environmental
education and outreach, and sustainable agriculture. Learn about the local environment
and how CES is helping our waterways.
Note: In case of inclement weather, this event will be postponed to Sunday, September
29 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Quill & Ink Workshop
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: C.V. Starr Center for the American Experience
Participants will join living historian Ben Bartgis in a two-hour experiential learning workshop on print culture during the Revolutionary period. Participants will make their own quills, learn how to make historically accurate ink and learn about wax and wafer seals. There may even be some history learned along the way! Lunch will be provided afterward. This event is free for all participants but space is limited. Please sign up by emailing Victoria Barnett-Woods at vbarnettwoods2@washcoll.edu
Men's Alumni Lacrosse Game
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Shriver Field
Women's Alumni Lacrosse Game
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Kibler Field
Intercultural Center Open House
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: The Intercultural Center, Minta Martin Hall
The Intercultural Center is located on the ground floor of Minta Martin Hall, next to the lounge. Have you heard? The newly renovated Intercultural Center reopened earlier this year, and we are excited to share the space with you! Join Intercultural Ambassadors and Affinity Groups to learn more about the Center and its amenities and to share great music, tea, and pastries.
Natural Science Student Research Posters
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Toll Atrium
Students will be presenting their Natural Science research from over the past year.
Softball Alumni Game
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Shriver Softball Field
Tennis Alumni Game
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Schottland Tennis Center
Women's Volleyball vs. Widener
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Cain Gym
Alumni Baseball Game
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Athey Park
Lacrosse Parents Tailgate
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Parking Lot B Stadium Side
Invite-only tailgate for alumni and the families of the Men's and Women's lacrosse teams.
For more information or questions about this private event, please contact Mac Franklin at mfranklin2@washcoll.edu.
Phi Delta Theta Crab Feast
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Martha Washington Square
Tickets: $40
Join the brothers of Phi Delta Theta for their 33rd Annual Crab Feast from 12.00-4.00pm in Martha Washington Square. This favorite campus tradition, celebrating what the Eastern Shore does best, is open to all current students, their families, and alumni.
Don't forget to get a Phi Delta Theta 33rd Annual Crab Feast t-shirt at the event!
Field Hockey vs. Franklin & Marshall
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Kibler Field
Social Dance with Live Music! (All Levels)
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Decker Theater
This class will provide you with tools to empower you to get out on the dance floor. We will cover the basics of two-step, line dance, and waltz, practice communication through movement, and embrace the rich social dance practices that exist in the United States. I hope to create a space based in musicality, curiosity, and joy. This class is open to all levels, and you need no partner to attend.
Photo Credit: Cory Marie Podielski
Chester River Cruise & Scavenger Hunt
Weather permitting
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM and 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Meet on the Hodson Boathouse Dock
Cost: $10 per person
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
What sites are located around the Chester River? Find out on a scavenger hunt with the Center for Environment and Society! Board the research vessel, the Callinectes, for an unforgettable river adventure. Hear about the Center's work, learn about the surrounding land, and see if you can find all the items! Register early, space is limited!
We're excited to offer two opportunities to enjoy this experience, one starting at 1:00 PM and another at 2:00 PM.
Tennis Cookout and Debut Celebration
Time: 1:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: Schottland Tennis Center
Join us for a special Tennis Homecoming Event at Washington College! Enjoy a cookout and be the first to see the exciting plans for our new indoor tennis facility, celebrate the 30th anniversary of our 1994 national championship team, and reconnect with old friends. Don’t miss this chance to relive the memories, catch up on the latest, and be part of what’s next for Washington College Tennis!
For more information or questions about this private event, please contact Mac Franklin at mfranklin2@washcoll.edu.
Women's Volleyball vs. Trinity
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cain Gym
Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall Open House
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall
Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall (SGEH) is a Living Building Challenge structure
that provides academic and lab spaces for the College’s growing environmental programs.
Stop by and take a self-guided tour to learn more about the building initiatives and
hear from staff members about current and upcoming projects.
Swim Alumni Cookout
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Private Home
Join us for a private, off-campus cookout where alumni, parents, friends of the program, and the current team will come together to celebrate. Let’s ride the wave of our successful 2023 season—marked by record-breaking performances, winning the Shore Strong team competition, and incredible alumni engagement. Reconnect with old teammates, meet the current team, and kick off the new season in style!
For more information or questions about this private event, please contact Mac Franklin at mfranklin2@washcoll.edu.
Class of 2010 - 2015 Cluster Reunion
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Chester River Packet
Calling all 2010-2015 WC graduates, please join us for a two-hour cruise on the Chester River Packet. Take in the views of the Chester River and delight in appetizers and drinks, provided by Occasion’s Catering.
Women's 50th Rowing Anniversary Celebration
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Hodson Boathouse
Join us at the Boathouse for a special event to christen the new shell, honor the
Class of 2020 with a belated Senior Day Ceremony, and connect with former coaches,
fellow rowers, and the current team and coaching staff.
Party on the Square
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Martha Washington Square
Location: Martha Washington Square
This year we’re having a Party on the Square! Enjoy food and beer trucks, bounce houses for the kids, live music by The High and Wides, and a scoop of free ice cream.
This party is open to all students, their families, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Becky Hill and Friends Performance
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Decker Theater
Enjoy an evening of tap dance, flatfooting, old-time tunes, finger-picking guitar, and more. Driven by curiosity and experimentation, Hill devises a sonic landscape that breaks the boundaries between music and dance. Bodies become instruments and intricate choreographies yield sound in a piece that celebrates the value of community. In this work, dancers and musicians investigate the variations prevalent in Appalachian old-time music to unearth experimentation tethered to tradition. Becky Hill will be joined by Roxy King, Jesse Milnes, and Ben Nelson.
Photo Credit: JHsuMedia
First Year Brunch
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: The Goose Egg
First-year students and their families are invited to a special brunch with faculty and staff advisors.
Women's 50th Rowing Anniversary - Send Off Brunch
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Hodson Boathouse
Join us for the final send-off brunch at the boat house!
All-Campus Bagel Brunch
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Hillel House, 313 Washington Ave
Join Hillel, the Jewish Student Union, at the Hillel House as they gather with students, families, and alumni. Share a nosh and relax after a busy and fun weekend.
Dining Hall and Bookstore Hours
Friday, September 27
Breakfast: 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dinner: 4:30 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 28
Brunch: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Mid Day: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Dinner: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 29
Brunch: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Mid Day: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Dinner: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Pick up extra WC swag this weekend while the Bookstore is open!
Friday, September 27
8:30AM-4:30PM
Saturday, September 28
10:00AM-2:00PM
Sunday, September 29
Closed
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