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!
Presidential Symposium
Time: TBD
Location: Decker Theater
More information coming soon.
Chester River Cruise & Scavenger Hunt
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM and 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Meet on the Hodson Boathouse Dock
Cost: $15 per ride
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
Sample gluten free pizzas topped with wild foraged greens and baked in our cob oven. Explore the fruit trees and berry bushes, meet our campus chicken flock, and talk
with our permaculture interns.
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: Casey Academic Center
More information coming soon.
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Time: 6:00 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: Semans-Griswold Environmental 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.
Bird Walk
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Semans-Griswold
More information coming soon.
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 AM - 9:00 AM
Time of Brunch: 9:00 AM
Location: Hodson Boathouse
Alumni and current student team members are invited to participate in a morning row followed by a brunch at the Hodson Boathouse.
Alumni Brunch
Time: 8:00 AM - 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 are welcome!
MuSE: Community Museum
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: MuSE: A Community Museum
More information coming soon.
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 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Hodson Boathouse - College Dock
Cost: $13 per person
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
Alumni Athletic Games
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Campus Fields
Participating teams include Baseball, Softball, Men's and Women's Lacrosse, and Tennis.
Locations and times forthcoming.
Women's Volleyball vs. Widener
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Cain Gym
Tennis Event
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Schottland Tennis Center
More information coming soon.
Field Hockey vs. Franklin & Marshall
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Kibler Field
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.
Information on t-shirts to come.
Chester River Cruise & Scavenger Hunt
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM and 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Meet on the Hodson Boathouse Dock
We're excited to offer two opportunities to enjoy this experience, one starting at 1:00 PM and another at 2:00 PM.
Women's Volleyball vs. Trinity
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cain Gym
Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall Tour
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall
More information coming soon.
Private Swim Event
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Private Home
More information coming soon.
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 PM - 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.
First Year Brunch
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Martha Washington Square
More information coming soon.
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!
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
10:00AM-2:00PM
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