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Host Your Next Event on the Hill!

Situated on a picturesque hilltop in historic Westminster, Maryland, McDaniel College is your one-stop shop for single-day or multi-day events — from conferences, seminars, and meetings to camps, reunions, and weddings.

Why choose McDaniel for your next event?

The experienced staff in McDaniel’s Conference & Auxiliary Services office are truly your partners in planning your event. Our staff can help you explore the spaces best suited to your event, select a catering menu that will satiate all tastes and dietary needs, and create the appropriate ambiance to make your event memorable for all your guests.

We can work with you to make your event planning easy and affordable while meeting the goals you have in mind:

  • Our all-inclusive services can include both housing and meals.
  • We offer meeting facilities, beautiful outdoor spaces, and all the technology and multimedia equipment you need on-site.
  • Guests can take advantage of being just a short walk to historic Westminster’s Main Street, where a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment can fill their free time while supporting the local economy.

A Picturesque Setting

Ideally situated between the Chesapeake Bay and the Blue Ridge Mountains, our beautiful campus is located just 30 miles from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and 60 miles from Washington, D.C.

With a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces with character and charm, McDaniel’s meeting, conference, and event spaces are uniquely suited to meet the needs of corporate, academic, government, community, and nonprofit organizations.

Our Venues

Whether you’re celebrating a special life milestone or looking for a refreshing change of venue to help your team accomplish some big goals in a distraction-free environment, McDaniel College has a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces with character and charm.  

Our meeting, conference, and event spaces listed below are uniquely suited to meet the needs of corporate, academic, government, community, and nonprofit organizations. 

Aerial view of McDaniel College campus athletic fields.

Outdoor Venues

Leidy Conference Room

Conference Rooms and Classrooms

Naganna Forum

Large Event Venues

A Space for Every Occassion

Begin planning your event today by exploring the types of events we can host in the various venues across campus! We’re here to make your event ideas come to life, so leave the hard work to us and enjoy your time on the Hill!

Whether you’re celebrating a special life milestone or looking for a refreshing change of venue to help your team accomplish some big goals in a distraction-free environment, McDaniel College has the resources you need. 

Below are some of the types of events we host on campus to give you an idea of how we can turn your vision into the reality of a perfect event. 

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Weddings and Receptions

We love being a part of your love story on the Hill! We are happy to host you and your loved ones for your wedding ceremony, reception, or both to make the happiest day of your life a memorable one for you and all your guests. 

Whether you’re hosting the entire day on campus or looking to have your reception here after your ceremony is held at an off-site location, we’re thrilled to offer a variety of indoor and outdoor locations to celebrate the beginning of your marriage with your loved ones. In addition to other event spaces, we have two chapels located on campus that just might be your perfect fit for a more traditional wedding ceremony, depending on your wedding size. From an intimate gathering of close family and friends to an all-out party, we can help you bring your dreams to life.

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Reunions and Parties

Weddings are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to life events and special occasions worth celebrating! Here are a few other ideas of celebrations you can host on the Hill: 

  • Graduation Party
  • Wedding Shower
  • Baby Shower
  • Christening/Baptism
  • Birthday Party
  • Family Reunion
  • Class Reunion
  • Vow Renewal
  • Anniversary Party
  • Memorial Service / Celebration of Life
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Conferences, Meetings, Retreats, and Seminars

Looking for a space to hold a meeting, conference, retreat, or seminar for your business, nonprofit, or community organization? As a college, we have all you need to help you reach your goals with a variety of productivity- and creativity-inspiring spaces.

Types of events:

  • Board Meetings
  • Conferences
  • Corporate Retreats
  • Community Seminars and Workshops
  • Information Sessions and Town Halls
  • Financial Sessions
  • Mock Trials
Theatre students on stage.

Athletics, Exhibitions, and Performances

While these options are subject to limited availability due to pre-planned college and community events, please let us know if we can look into hosting your athletic, exhibition, or performance events on campus.

Recommended venues:  

  • Athletics Fields 

  • Gymnasiums 

  • Baker Chapel (Little Baker) 

  • Baker Memorial Chapel (Big Baker) 

  • WMC Alumni Hall (main theatre stage and understage) 

  • Naganna Forum 

  • Coley Rice Lounge 

  • Art Studio 

  • Rice Gallery 

Conference & Event Services

Phone: 410-386-4602

Office: Smith House

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2 College Hill
Westminster, MD, 21157
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