Spring Migration

April 17-18, 2026

There's nothing like spring on campus, and no better time to flock back to campus. Join us April 17-18 for Spring Migration Weekend. Featuring reunion celebrations, waterfront events, and special moments that honor our past and celebrate our future. View the complete schedule below and use the button to register now. 

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Friday, April 17

 

4 men at the athey golf tournament

Ed Athey Golf Tournament

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Chester River Yacht and Country Club
Cost: $600/ Foursome $300/ Pair

Grab your clubs and join us at the Chester River Yacht & Country Club for a morning or afternoon flight. We’ll have lunch from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. for both flights. Plus, a beverage cart on the course with complimentary beer. Learn more and register for the Ed Athey Golf Tournament here
 
*Please note that the registration for the Ed Athey Golf Tournament is separate from our Spring Migration Registration.

hodson boathouse and kayaks

50th Barbecue and Welcome

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Hodson Boathouse
Cost: $20

Class of 1976, your 50th Reunion Weekend starts here. Join classmates and guests for a relaxed barbecue at the Boathouse, featuring great food, waterfront views, and the perfect setting to reconnect and kick off a milestone celebration. 


*Please note that this event is for the Class of 1976 and their guests only. 

boat ride on the chester river

Callinectes Cruise

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hodson Boathouse Dock
Cost: $10

Join us for a special ride aboard the Callinectes, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s research vessel. Captain Greg will guide guests on a relaxing cruise up and down the scenic Chester River while sharing insights into how the Callinectes is used by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students for hands-on learning, field research, and environmental programming.

starr center

80's Cluster Reunion

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Starr Center
Cost: $20

Revisit the decade that defined a generation at the 80s Cluster Reunion at the Starr Center. Enjoy an 80s-themed gathering with food and drinks, along with interactive, nostalgia-filled activities including oral history sharing, Polaroid photos, and yearbooks to browse and annotate. 

two 1995 alumni women

90's Cluster Reunion

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Private Residence 

Reconnect with classmates and relive the spirit of the 1990s at the 90s Cluster Reunion. Hosted by Lizzy and T.R. Lazzo at their home in downtown Chestertown, this casual gathering offers a relaxed, nostalgic setting to catch up, share stories, and celebrate the friendships that shaped your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ experience.

man speaking at podium

OWL's Reception

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: McLain Atrium at Toll

Join fellow Older and Wiser Alumni for a special OWL’s Reception celebrating lifelong connections to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. The evening will feature remarks from guest speaker Paula Wordtt ’68 and President Bryan Matthews.

men laughing at river party

River Party

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hodson Boathouse

Head to the waterfront for the River Party, bringing together all reunion clusters, 50th Reunion members, families, Ed Athey Tournament golfers, and the greater WC community. The evening will feature live music by the Julie Derrick Band, food and beer trucks, s’mores by the fire pit.

Saturday, April 18

 

golden goose bar area

50th Reunion Brunch

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Golden Goose Pub (below Hynson Lounge)
Cost: $15

Gather with classmates and guests for a relaxed 50th Reunion Brunch. Enjoy good food, great company, and a casual setting that invites conversation, reflection, and plenty of catching up as the Class of 1976 continues its reunion weekend. 

*Please note that this event is for the Class of 1976 and their guests only.

 

semans griswold environmental hall

Plants and Pastries with CES

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 
Location: Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall

Join CES staff for a morning at our beautiful home, Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall, on ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s stunning waterfront campus. Enjoy coffee and pastries while touring the building and its surrounding native plant landscape and hear directly from staff and student interns about the research, experiential learning, and community initiatives they are leading. 
 
CES' Lammot du Pont Copeland Executive Director, Valerie Imbruce, will also share insights into CES’s five-year strategic plan, highlighting our shared priorities and outlining what we aim to achieve by 2031. 

Garden dedication ceremony to follow from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

women playing field hockey in stadium

Alumni Field Hockey Game

Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Kibler Field

woman catching a soccer ball

Alumni Women's Soccer Game

Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lower Bermuda Turf

cain gym with pink flowering trees

Alumni Volleyball Game

Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Cain Gym

50th tree outisde of gibson hall

50th Reunion Plaque Ceremony

Time: 11:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: 25th Reunion Tree located next to Goldstein

Join the Class of 1976 for a brief and meaningful plaque ceremony honoring classmates who are no longer with us. Held by Gibson Hall at the tree donated for their 25th Reunion, this quiet moment of reflection will include recognition by name, offering the class an opportunity to pause, remember, and honor those who remain an important part of their shared story. 

man playing lacrosse in camouflage

Military Appreciation Day during Men's Lacrosse vs. Gettysburg

Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Roy Kirby Jr. Stadium

Honoring the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving. Don’t miss a halftime flag unfurling, a limited-edition WC hat for veterans, plus more. Learn more on the page.

Additional details to come.

 

male soccer alumni sitting on sidelines

Alumni Men's Soccer Game

Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Lower Bermuda Turf

river packet boat docked

River Packet Tour

Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Foot of High Street in Downtown Chestertown (departure and return) 
Cost: $20

Enjoy a narrated tour of the Chester River aboard the River Packet, a 65-foot, 1920s-style classic yacht based in historic Chestertown. Reserved exclusively for Spring Migration Weekend, this special cruise welcomes alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, and 50th Reunion members for a relaxed and informative journey along the Eastern Shore’s scenic waterways.

warehime school of business logo

Warehime School of Business Groundbreaking

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Future Home of the Warehime Business School (across from Casey Academic Center)

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new global business school educating principled leaders to drive growth and positive change. Join us during Spring Migration Weekend for the Warehime School of Business Groundbreaking as we celebrate this transformational moment for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.

golden goose pub bar

Cocktail Hour in the Golden Goose Pub

Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Golden Goose Pub and Hynson Terrace (below Hynson Lounge)

Join fellow alumni, guests, and campus partners for a Cocktail Hour at the Golden Goose Pub, showcasing the College’s newly renovated bar space. This gathering welcomes those attending the Warehime School of Business groundbreaking, as well as alumni participating in Spring Migration Weekend. Light appetizers will be served from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., and weather permitting, cocktails may also be enjoyed on the Hynson Terrace just outside the pub, offering a relaxed setting to connect and unwind. 

watershed alley resturant

50th Watershed Gathering

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Watershed Alley in Downtown Chestertown
Cost: $30

The Class of 1976 is invited to conclude its 50th Reunion Weekend with a special gathering at Watershed in Downtown Chestertown. Held in the restaurant’s elegant Blue Room, this dressier occasion offers a final opportunity for classmates to come together, reflect, and enjoy one last evening of conversation and connection as the weekend comes to a close. 

*Please note that this event is for the Class of 1976 and their guests only.