{"id":278,"date":"2014-07-29T15:06:39","date_gmt":"2014-07-29T19:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.smcm.edu\/events\/?page_id=59"},"modified":"2025-02-03T19:31:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T19:31:30","slug":"office-events-conferences-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/eventsconferences\/","title":{"rendered":"Events &amp; Conferences"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"section-title medium\">Make Memories, <strong>Make History<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"lead-paragraph\">St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland is proud to host conferences and events at its historic waterfront location.<\/p>\n<div class=\"soliloquy-outer-container\" data-soliloquy-loaded=\"0\"><div aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"soliloquy-container-221\" class=\"soliloquy-container soliloquy-transition-fade soliloquy-fade soliloquy-controls-active soliloquy-arrows-active  soliloquy-theme-base no-js\" style=\"max-width:1024px;margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:100%;max-height:none;\"><ul id=\"soliloquy-221\" class=\"soliloquy-slider soliloquy-slides soliloquy-wrap soliloquy-clear\"><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-1 soliloquy-id-229 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-229\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/06\/library-on-st-johns-pond-1024x600_c.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A brick library surrounded by trees overlooks a pond\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Host your next meeting in the library overlooking St. John's Pond!<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-2 soliloquy-id-186 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-186\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-2 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2014\/07\/kenthall-1024x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"A historic brick building with white columns surrounded by grass.\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Our historic buildings are equipped with the best technology.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-3 soliloquy-id-225 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-225\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-3 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/06\/kayaks-on-the-river-1024x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"A row of white and red paddleboards and yellow kayaks are stored by a dock on the river\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Paddleboards and kayaks are available for recreational use.<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><noscript><div class=\"soliloquy-no-js\" style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden;height:0;line-height:0;opacity:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/06\/library-on-st-johns-pond.jpg\" alt=\"A brick library surrounded by trees overlooks a pond\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2014\/07\/kenthall.jpg\" alt=\"A historic brick building with white columns surrounded by grass.\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/06\/kayaks-on-the-river.jpg\" alt=\"A row of white and red paddleboards and yellow kayaks are stored by a dock on the river\" \/><\/div><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p>The campus is conveniently located 68 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. and 95 miles south of Baltimore. Set on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hsmcdigshistory.org\/\">17th-century capital of Maryland<\/a> along the St. Mary&#8217;s River, our campus captures the essence of the Chesapeake Bay watershed combined with the richness of colonial history.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"smcm-button navy inverse left top small\" href=\"http:\/\/www.panoplanning.com\/md\/edu\/smcm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrows\"><\/i> 360\u00b0 Panorama<\/a><a class=\"smcm-button navy inverse left top small\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/st_marys_college_md\/albums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fa fa-flickr\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Flickr<\/a><a class=\"smcm-button navy inverse left top small\" href=\"\/about\/location\/directions\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Directions to Campus<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"section-title medium\">What we offer<\/h3>\n<p class=\"lead-paragraph\">We\u00a0boast a variety of\u00a0<a href=\"\/eventsconferences\/facility-rentals\/\">quality venues<\/a> and <a href=\"\/eventsconferences\/overnight-accommodations\">overnight accommodations<\/a>, all offered to the public at an affordable price.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"first one-half\">\n<h4>Typical Events<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Meetings<\/li>\n<li>Conferences<\/li>\n<li>Summer camps<\/li>\n<li>Lectures<\/li>\n<li>Ceremonies<\/li>\n<li>Corporate picnics<\/li>\n<li>Weddings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"last one-half\">\n<h4>Services &amp; Amenities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>One Stop Shop Event and Conference Planning<\/li>\n<li>Onsite Catering Services<\/li>\n<li>Wireless Internet Access<\/li>\n<li>Technology-Equipped Classrooms &amp; Meeting Spaces<\/li>\n<li>ADA Accessibility*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: .75em;\"><em>*please inquire to ensure your\u00a0group\u2019s specific needs are met<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<p>Some of the added benefits of our location include beach access, walking trails, local historical sites, and a living arboretum. From camps and conferences to lectures and <a href=\"\/eventsconferences\/weddings\/\">weddings<\/a>, St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland has a venue for everyone.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"section-title medium\">Convenience is Key<\/h3>\n<p class=\"lead-paragraph\">Nestled in rural Southern Maryland, St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland provides convenient access to a variety of major cities and airports while still providing a sense of peace and seclusion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"first one-half\">\n<h4>Local Hot Spots<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The Patuxent River Naval Air Station \u2013 9 mi<\/li>\n<li>Solomons Island &#8211; 16 mi<\/li>\n<li>Washington DC \u2013 68 mi<\/li>\n<li>Baltimore \u2013 95 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"last one-half\">\n<h4>Local Airports<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport &#8211; 75 mi<\/li>\n<li>Baltimore Washington International Airport &#8211; 92 mi<\/li>\n<li>Dulles International Airport &#8211; 98 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"section-title medium\">Collaboration = Success<\/h3>\n<p class=\"lead-paragraph\">The Office of Events &amp; Conferences works to support St. Mary\u2019s faculty, staff, students and external organizations with the planning and execution of cost-effective, professional and high quality events.<\/p>\n<p>Our staff is dedicated to providing our clients with excellent customer service and encourages you to contact our office when planning an event on campus. Dont\u2019 wait! Our calendar fills up quickly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"first one-half\">\n<h4>Past Clients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Nike Sports Camps<\/li>\n<li>Navair<\/li>\n<li>Maryland State Boychoir<\/li>\n<li>Special Olympics Maryland<\/li>\n<li>National Aquarium Youth Program<\/li>\n<li>CTY Center for Talented Youth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"last one-half\">\n<h4>Our Signature Annual Events<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/river-concert\/\">River Concert Series<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/events\/chesapeake-writers-conference\/\">Chesapeake Writers&#8217; Conference<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/events\/hawktoberfest\/\">Hawktoberfest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make Memories, Make History St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland is proud to host conferences and events at its historic waterfront location. The campus is conveniently located 68 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. and 95 miles south of Baltimore. Set on the 17th-century capital of Maryland along the St. Mary&#8217;s River, our campus captures the essence<a class=\"tribe-events-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/eventsconferences\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" > Find out more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":91,"featured_media":436,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"content-sidebar","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-278","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"entry"},"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/eventsconferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/eventsconferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/eventsconferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/eventsconferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/91"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/eventsconferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=278"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/eventsconferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/278\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":479,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/eventsconferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/278\/revisions\/479"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/eventsconferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/eventsconferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}