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About St. Mary’s St. Mary’s is named for the place it marks: the 17th-century capital of Maryland. The spectacular waterfront setting is in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay region. The campus is 68 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. and 95 miles south of Baltimore. As Maryland’s public honors college, St. Mary’s College offers an undergraduate liberal arts education and small-college experience like those found at exceptional private colleges. It shares the hallmarks of private institutions: an outstanding faculty, talented students, high academic standards, a challenging curriculum, small classes, a sense of community, and a spirit of intellectual inquiry. But as a state institution of higher education, the College is also committed to the ideals of affordability, accessibility, and diversity. By combining these virtues of public and private education, St. Mary’s College provides a unique alternative for students and their families.
Quick Facts
St. Mary's City, MD Location
St. Mary’s College
is close by to:
9 Mi 68 Mi 95 Mi
Patuxent River Naval Air Station Washington, D.C. Baltimore
360-Acre Typical Events
Meetings Conferences Summer Camps Lectures
Waterfront Campus
Ceremonies Corporate Picnics Weddings ... Just to name a few
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1840 Year founded
Facilities:
Venues for your event Meetings & Conferences ▪ The campus contains a range of classroom and meeting spaces to accomodate groups of 10 to 75
Lectures, Ceremonies & Performances ▪ Daugherty-Palmer Commons – capacity 100 people ▪ Glendening Annex – capacity 60 people ▪ Cole Cinema – capacity 158 people ▪ St. Mary’s Hall – capacity 200 people
Athletics, Recreation & Outdoor Events ▪ Michael P. O’Brien Athletics & Recreation Center Arena – capacity 1,500 people
(Chairs must be supplemented from an outside vendor at the expense of the client.)
▪ Waterfront & Lawns – Perfect for outdoor events, corporate picnics & barbecues
Venue Locations Caroline Hall: 10 Cole Cinema: 7 Crescent Townhouses: 35 Daugherty-Palmer Commons: 12 Dorchester Hall: 13 Glendening Annex: 15 Lewis Quadrangle Residence: 20 Michael P. O’Brien Athletics & Recreation Center Arena: 22 Prince George Residence Hall: 27 Queen Anne Residence Hall: 29 St. Mary’s Hall: 32 Townhouse Green: 36 Waring Commons Residence: 37 Waterfront: 18
Services & Amenities ▪ One Stop Shop Event & Conference Planning ▪ Onsite Catering Services ▪ Wireless Internet Access ▪ Technology Equipped Classrooms & Meeting Spaces
▪ ADA Accessibility* ▪ Bed & Bath Linen Service *(please inquire to ensure your group’s specific needs are met)
Accommodations:
Overnight Stays
St. Mary’s College of Maryland offers variety of housing options and for residential conferences and camps. Conference and camp housing is available in any of eight residence halls, based on availability and each group’s individual needs.
Traditional Dorms Dorchester Hall: 158 residents Prince George Hall: 165 residents Caroline Hall: 158 residents Queen Anne Hall: 154 residents Traditional dorms are three-story structures with no elevators. All halls have one or more levels that are ADA accessible. All halls are air conditioned and are equipped with wireless internet. All halls have a large lobby area to facilitate check in and recreational activities, a lower level recreation room, kitchen, vending machines, laundry facilities, indoor bike storage and nearby parking. Each floor is comprised of two wings with a combination of double and single rooms and a common bathroom. The majority of rooms accommodate two guests. Standard furnishings provided for each resident include twin bed with extra-long mattress, desk, chair, one dresser and one wardrobe or closet.
Past Clients Include: Nike Sports Camps Navair Maryland State Boychoir
Special Olympics Maryland National Aquarium Youth Program
View floorplans online at: www.smcm.edu/residencelife/housing-options/
Suites
Lewis Quadrangle: 212 residents Lewis Quad is comprised of 6, 10, and 14 person air-conditioned suites arranged in a u-shape around a central quad. The complex offers wireless internet, a centralized laundry room, access to kitchen facilities, a covered patio with outdoor fireplace, covered bike storage, and nearby parking. There are multiple one-level suites that are ADA accessible. Each suite contains 3, 5, or 7 double occupancy bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large common area.
Waring Commons: 236 residents Waring Commons is comprised of 39 three and four bedroom air-conditioned suites arranged around a central green space. The complex offers wireless internet, a centralized laundry room, access to kitchen facilities, an outdoor fire pit, covered bike storage, and nearby parking. Suites contain three or four double-occupancy bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large common area. Bedroom furniture provided for each resident includes standard twin bed with extra-long mattress, desk, chair, dresser, and closet. Common area furniture provided includes sofa, coffee table, upholstered chairs, trestle table and chairs.
Townhouses The Green and Crescent Townhouses St. Mary’s College offers two townhouse-style residential areas. The Green Townhouses consist of 41 air-conditioned houses arranged around a central green space overlooking the St. Mary’s River and the Crescent Townhouses consist of 38 air-conditioned houses arranged in a crescent shape around the top of the athletic field. Both complexes offer wireless internet, a centralized laundry room, and nearby parking. Most townhouses are two-story, with a living room, full kitchen, and dining area on the first floor and two double-occupancy bedrooms and bathroom on the second floor. Fewer townhouses are “flats,” meaning that all rooms are on one floor. All flats are ADA accessible.
Apartments Waring Commons Apartments Waring Commons hosts 24 apartment-style residences arranged around a central green space. The complex offers wireless internet, a centralized laundry room, access to kitchen facilities, an outdoor fire pit, covered bike storage, and nearby parking. Apartments contain four single-occupancy bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room and a full kitchen. Bedroom furniture provided for each resident includes standard twin bed with extra-long mattress, desk, chair, dresser, and closet. Common and dining area furniture provided for each townhouse includes sofa, coffee table, upholstered chairs, trestle table and chairs. Kitchen includes full-size refrigerator, stove with self-cleaning oven, cabinets, drawers and sink.
Weddings The Garden of Remembrance with its traditional pergola, classic stone fountain and beautiful view of the river captures the true essence of the Chesapeake. Built in 1934 in honor of the Tercentenary of St. Mary’s City, the Garden has been a prime wedding location for alumni and community members for almost a century. The garden was featured on NBC’s “Today Show Throws a Hometown Wedding.”
Receptions The May Russell Lodge lawn may be tented for a reception. Food and liquor must be supplied by a licensed caterer and a copy of the caterer’s license will be required. If you are renting the Garden of Remembrance for your ceremony, the Lodge lawn is included in the price.
Equipment The College provides access to restroom facilities, power, and trash cans. All other equipment, tents, tables, chairs, etc. must be coordinated with an outside vendor. We are happy to make vendor recommendations.
Insurance The College requires clients purchase liability insurance; your insurance agent can help you with this and a copy of the policy must be provided to the Events & Conferences Office prior to your event.
Contact Us
Office of Events and Conferences Tel: (240) 895-3246 Location: Daugherty-Palmer Commons
To get started, fill out the Request Form: www.smcm.edu/eventsconferences/conferences-and-events-request/