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Dartmouth College 2011 First Year Family
Weekend
Welcome to Dartmouth College
Class of 2011 First Year Family Weekend!
***TENTATIVE SCHEDULE***
A final schedule with times & locations will be
provided at registration.
It’s 11:11 – Make a Wish
Welcome to Dartmouth College
Class of 2011 First Year Family
Weekend!
FRIDAY
May 2, 2008
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION • Collis Center,
Common Ground
Pick up all of your materials for the weekend
including a complete schedule, a campus map and nametags.
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CAMPUS TOURS
Enjoy touring the campus with an ’11 tour
guide! Tours leave from the front steps of McNutt Hall every hour on the
hour with the last tour leaving at 3:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSES
Visit some of the offices on campus serving
and providing opportunities for ’11s. Dartmouth offices are open 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For directions to specific offices, ask a staff
member at Registration, or call the Collis Information Desk at
603-646-2100.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. OPEN HOUSE-THE DAVIDSON POTTERY
STUDIO
Stop by to see Dartmouth students working in
this well-equipped facility located just a short distance from campus. Students
are mentored by both professional and student staff in the ceramics studio.
Sculpture, functional tableware, and decorative clay objects can all be made
and fired on site.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. OPEN HOUSE-THE DONALD CLAFLIN JEWELRY
STUDIO
Visit the Jewelry Studio in the lower level of
the Hop. The Studio is a complete jewelry and metalsmithing
facility. Students and faculty can make anything from rings, bracelets,
or virtually any jewelry object to a silver cup or even a metal
sculpture. We have a crew of both professional and student instructors to
help everyone make their creations. See what we do in this unique college
program.
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE-THE HOPKINS CENTER STUDENT
WOODSHOP
Do you want to see what students are making in
the woodshop? Please stop by to see this extensive co-curricular facility
that is available to all Dartmouth students for their own creative work.
Besides the tools and materials, we have professional furniture makers and
cabinetmakers for instruction and guidance.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. POLOCROSSE DEMONSTRATION
See horses on the Green as Club Polocrosse
gives a demonstration of the sport polocrosse – lacrosse on horses. To raise
funds for future tournaments, the club will be selling Dartmouth Polocrosse
polos and treats.
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. TOURS OF BAKER BELL TOWER
Take a break and enjoy a lovely view of the
Dartmouth campus from the Baker Library Tower. The Baker-Berry
Library will offer self-guided tower tours.
Please note: There is
stair/ladder climbing involved in reaching the viewing level of the
Tower. This climb is not recommended if you are not comfortable with
steep stairs or are visiting with young children. Please stop by the
Baker Information Desk for directions.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. MAURICE SENDAK PANEL DISCUSSION
The Friends of the Dartmouth College Library
invite you to explore the fantastic world of renowned children's writer and
book illustrator Maurice Sendak with a panel discussion celebrating the Morton
E. Wise Collection of Maurice Sendak. Speakers will include: Nancy
Canepa, Associate Professor of French and Italian, Dartmouth College; Richard
Gottlieb, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine,
Albert Einstein College of Medicine; and Patti Houghton, Rare Book Specialist
and co-curator of "Facing the North Wind," Rauner Special Collections
Library. You will also have a chance to meet Jeffrey Horrell, Dean of the
Libraries and Librarian of the College, and view the current exhibition,
"Facing the North Wind: The Morton E. Wise Collection of Maurice Sendak."
4:30 p.m. PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Opening remarks will be given by President
James Wright and the Family Weekend Chairs, Uthman Olagoke ’11, Katherine
Richardson ’11, and Matthew Scott ’11. The reception will feature the
Alma Mater and other traditional Dartmouth songs performed by first-year
students.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. FIGHT NIGHT 2008
Sponsored by the Dartmouth Boxing Club, Fight
Night 2008 is an amateur boxing event that features boxers from the Club as
well as boxers from other clubs in the area competing in USA Boxing-sanctioned
amateur fights against each other.
Sponsored by the Dartmouth Boxing Club and
the Special Programs and Events Committee
6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. SNEAK MOVIE PREMIERE AND RECEPTION: The
Sons of Lwala
Come and see the inspiring true story of
brothers (and Dartmouth alums) Milton (’02) and Fred (’04) Ochieng.
Raised in the rural village of Lwala, Kenya, the two are now medical students
at Vanderbilt working to earn their degrees so that they can return home and
run the AIDS clinic they have founded there. The documentary chronicling
their incredible story will be shown at 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. There
will be a light reception between shows at 8:00 p.m. in Occom Commons
(McLaughlin Cluster) during which time you will have the opportunity to meet
and mingle with the Ochieng brothers and enjoy an a cappella performance by the
Dartmouth Subtleties.
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. NIGHTTIME OBSERVING
Learn about the stars in the night sky with
student staff from the Department of Physics and Astronomy. In the event
of poor weather, call the info line at 603-646-9100 to find out if the
observatory will be
open.
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. HOT COCOA WITH FAMILY AND
FRIENDS
Head down to the DOC House on Occom Pond for
singing, snacks, and games! Take this opportunity to introduce your
friends, trippees, and first-year floor members to your families while
listening to a performance by Dartmouth’s own Final Cut.
8:00 p.m. DARTMOUTH WIND SYMPHONY – “Around the World in 80
Minutes”
Take a whirlwind musical tour to an array of
nations, including Ireland, France, Norway, Germany, Spain, Russia, Korea,
Japan and Mexico, with exciting wind ensemble music. Max Culpepper will
be conducting with special guests David Amram – flutist, multi-instrumentalist,
composer, and soloist – and Bonnie Hennessee ’08 – soprano. Call
603-646-2422 to purchase tickets for this event. General admission $14,
Dartmouth students $3, all other students $6.
9:00 p.m. LATE NIGHT AT COLLIS
Come and enjoy a night of performances by some
of Dartmouth’s finest – featuring the improve comedy group Dog Day Players and
a cappella performances by the Cords and the Rockapellas.
SATURDAY
May 3, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION • Collis Center,
Common Ground
Pick up all of your materials for the weekend
including a complete schedule, a campus map and nametags.
9:00 a.m. MEN’S ROWING – Heavyweight vs. Wisconsin/MIT (Cochrane
Cup)
Come and cheer on the Big Green! There
are excellent viewing opportunities from the Ledyard Bridge or north of the
bridge on the Vermont shore.
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. “BFAB”-BREAKFAST FOR A BUCK
Join our Saturday tradition in your child’s
cluster. Enjoy delicious pancakes prepared by Undergraduate Advisors (UGAs) for
the bargain price of one dollar! Get there early to ensure a full belly.
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. TOURS OF RAUNER SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
LIBRARY
Explore what's so "special" about Dartmouth's
Special Collections library. You will be treated to illuminated
manuscripts, early editions of major authors, Shakespeare's First Folio from
1623, fascinating modern manuscripts and gems from the College Archives.
Not only that, but you will learn just how easy it is for Dartmouth students to
use these amazing resources.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS: STUDENT AND STAFF
PERSPECTIVES
Has your student bombarded you with talks
about Barcelona, France, or the Caribbean? Curious about the College
experience beyond the campus? Studying abroad is one of the most
transformative experiences your student may have, and you need to be informed.
Learn about educational opportunities available to students outside of
Dartmouth from John Tansey, Director of Off-Campus Programs.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. REFRESHMENTS
Join us for light refreshments before
attending the many events scheduled for the morning.
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MEET DEAN LISA THUM
Take this opportunity to meet your child’s
future dean. Upper Class Dean Lisa Thum will describe the role that she
will be playing in your child’s life for the next few years and will allow time
to answer your questions.
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. FEATURED FACULTY LECTURE “Dartmouth Student
Videos: Documentary and Experimental”
Jeffrey Ruoff, Associate Professor of Film and
Television Studies
Professor Jeffrey Ruoff will screen student
videos produced in his Documentary Videomaking and Experimental Videomaking
courses over the past five years and discuss the methods and techniques used in
these production classes.
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. WORKING WITH CAREER
SERVICES
This interactive presentation by Skip Sturman,
Director of Career Services, will inform parents about career development
resources students can use throughout their time at Dartmouth. This
presentation will also touch on career trends and how families can encourage
their students' career development.
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. BUILDING BRIDGES TO KENYA – A DARTMOUTH
LEADERSHIP LEGACY
Join Milton (’02) and Fred (’04) Ochieng for a
period of discussion and reflection as they describe their journey from their
home village of Lwala, Kenya to medical school in the United States, and back
home to build Lwala’s first health clinic. For more information, visit
http://lwalacommunityalliance.org/.
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. FEATURED FACULTY PANEL “Why I Chose to
Teach at Dartmouth”
David Bucci, Assistant Professor of
Psychological and Brain Studies
Thomas Cormen, Professor of Computer Science,
Director of the Dartmouth Institute for Writing and Rhetoric
Andrew Garrod, Professor of Education,
Department Chair, Director of the Teacher Education Program
Jonathan Smolin, Assistant Professor of Asian
and Middle Eastern Languages and Literatures
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. TUCKER FOUNDATION PRESENTATION
Educating Dartmouth students to think and act
as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community through
service, character development, and spiritual exploration is the mission of the
Tucker Foundation. Tucker staff will discuss a variety of Tucker
Foundation programs and approaches available for Dartmouth students to be
engaged in living an examined and committed life.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ACADEMIC ADVISING: GETTING THE MOST
OUT OF THE DARTMOUTH EXPERIENCE
A student panel of senior peer advisors and
other upper class students will discuss how to make the most of the Dartmouth
experience.
Moderated by: M. Cecilia Gaposchkin,
Assistant Dean of Faculty for Pre-Major Advising
Sponsored by The Dartmouth Parents &
Grandparents Fund
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ROCK CLIMBING
Head down to the River Cluster to take
advantage of the College’s world-class indoor climbing facility. Located
in the basement of the Maxwell Apartments of the River Cluster, the twenty-foot
tall climbing gym allows climbers of all abilities to hone their skills.
Monitors from the Dartmouth Mountaineering Club will be there to assist
climbers and ensure safe climbing technique. All equipment is
provided.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. TOUR AND PIZZA-MAKING
The Dartmouth Organic Farm is a student-run
educational and working garden that provides members of the Dartmouth community
with opportunities for independent research, student projects, and hands on
experience in sustainable food and energy systems. Tour Dartmouth’s
Organic Farm, and enjoy fresh, homemade pizza from the Farm’s wood-fired
oven!
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ACTIVITIES ON THE GREEN
Take some time to relax on the Green.
Throw a Frisbee, play a game of soccer, tour the Big Green Bus, and watch out
for appearances by the Dartmouth Moose and Illusionist Norman Ng.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. THE BIG GREEN BUS
The students who maintain this vehicle are
committed to promoting the use of alternative energies through education and
example. On a school bus converted to run on used vegetable oil, they will
travel around the country fostering awareness about current global energy
issues and creating dialogue about tangible solutions to those problems.
Change your fuel. Change your world.
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. TOURS OF BAKER BELL TOWER
Enjoy a lovely view of the Dartmouth campus
from the Baker Library Tower. The Baker-Berry Library will offer
self-guided tower tours.
Please note: There is stair/ladder
climbing involved in reaching the viewing level of the Tower. This climb
is not recommended if you are not comfortable with steep stairs or are visiting
with young children. Please stop by the Baker Information Desk for
directions.
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. HAITIAN ART SHOW
Appreciate great art, and spend your money on
something worthwhile! Come to Dartmouth's third Haitian Art Show to view
over 50 pieces of original Haitian artwork. All of the proceeds will go
toward community development projects in a Haitian migrant community in the
Dominican Republic. At 5 p.m. today there will be a grand opening
presentation featuring a slide show and stories about the community.
Sponsored by Dartmouth Ends Hunger, East
Wheelock Service Corps and Dominican Republic Alternative Spring Break
12:30 p.m. STUDENT PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE
Enjoy an a cappella performance by the
Dartmouth Decibelles and a dance performance by
Fusion!
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. DARTMOUTH RIDING CENTER TOUR
The Morton Farm is the base camp for
Dartmouth’s Varsity Equestrian Team, Dressage Club, and Polocrosse Club. Visit
and enjoy the horses and the outstanding views.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. DARTMOUTH AND ITS HISTORY
Dartmouth is an improbable institution. The
only major university in the country with the chutzpa to call itself a
"college", it sits here close to the Northern New England Forest. 120 years ago
it was a declining regional institution; today it thrives. Professor Emeritus
Jere Daniell - a Dartmouth '55 - will explain how the 20th century transition
took place and describe what gives Dartmouth the elite standing it has in the
world of higher education today.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. FEATURED FACULTY LECTURE "What Determines Body
Weight? Lessons from Genes, Culture and History"
Lee A. Witters, M.D., Professor of Biological
Sciences – Dartmouth College, Eugene W. Leonard 1921 Professor of Medicine
& Biochemistry – Dartmouth Medical School
This lecture will examine the factors that
determine our body weight and how they might contribute to prevalent problems
of obesity and anorexia nervosa from historical, cultural, social and
biological perspectives.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. FEATURED FACULTY PANEL “Why I Chose to Teach
at Dartmouth”
Scot Drysdale, Professor of Computer
Science
David Ehrlich, Visiting Professor of Film and
Television Studies, MALS, AMES
Rosa Orellana, Associate Professor of
Mathematics
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. RECEPTION AND GUIDED TOURS OF THE CURRENT
SPECIAL EXHIBITION
Enjoy a brief introduction to the Museum's
outstanding permanent collections of European, American, Ancient, Asian,
African, Oceanic, Native American and contemporary art. A tour of the current
exhibition Black Womanhood: Images, Icons, and Ideologies of the African
Body with Barbara Thompson, Curator of African, Oceanic, and Native
American Collections, will take place at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be
served.
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CLASS COUNCIL SOCIAL
Enjoy some delicious cookies and lemonade
while chatting with the parents of your student’s fellow classmates.
Hosted by the 2011 Class Council
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. CO-ED, FRATERNITY & SORORITY INFO
SESSION
60% of eligible upper class students claim
membership in a Co-ed, Fraternity and Sorority (CFS) organization. Meet
some CFS leaders, and hear about their experiences in the Greek community. The
student leaders will share pieces of their experience and answer questions
about Greek life at Dartmouth.
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. FEATURED FACULTY PANEL “The Importance of a
Liberal Arts Education”
Deborah Brooks, Assistant Professor of
Government
Ronald Shaiko, Research Associate Professor of
Government
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. BEHIND THE SCENES: ON CAMPUS
HOUSING
Want to know about all of the recent
construction? Will the new housing facilities be available to ‘11s? What is the
deal with Room Draw? Residential Life has all the answers! Associate
Director of Undergraduate Housing Murray MacDonald will fill you in.
4:00 p.m. FIRST YEAR DEAN’S RECEPTION & ’11 AWARDS
CEREMONY
We invite all members of the Class of 2011 and
their families to join the Dean of First-Year Students, Gail Zimmerman, for a
celebration of student accomplishment. Families and friends are invited
to congratulate the winners of the Brock and Churchill Awards (for outstanding
first-year woman and man), recipients of the Summer Reading Prize, and
recipients of First-Year Summer Research Awards. Special recognition will
be given to those students who have excelled academically since their arrival
at Dartmouth. Refreshments will be served.
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. THE NORMAN MAGIC EXPERIENCE
Norman Ng has been performing his exciting and
unique brand of magic throughout the US for over fourteen years. He has
performed for thousands of audiences of all ages from the New York Hilton
Hotel, to the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, as well as on
hundreds of college campuses, fairs, festivals, and corporate events
nationwide.
Sponsored by Programming Board
8:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Watch five campus bands battle it out while
enjoying delicious Ramunto’s pizza. Proceeds from the event will benefit
HELP (Humanitarian Engineering Leadership Projects) – a student group at the
Thayer School of Engineering that designs and implements engineering-intensive
humanitarian projects in the developing world.
8:00 p.m. COMEDY’S ODD COUPLE: RABBI BOB ALPER AND AZHAR
USMAN
Rabbi Bob Alper plays to packed audiences
across North America and England! He's an ordained rabbi with a doctorate
from Princeton that has prepared him well for a 20-year comedy career.
Combined with Azhar Usman, a Muslim stand-up comic who's been featured in over
100 major world media sources, they've got unique material that's intelligent,
sophisticated, clean and non-political. Don't miss this hilarious
show! (Note that this program is family friendly, but the artist has
advised that the material may not be appropriate for children under the
age of 12.)
Sponsored by Hillel, Al-Nur, and the
Special Programs and Events Committee
9:00 p.m. LIVE FROM COLLIS, IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT!
Join us for a night of fun and entertainment
with comedy, a cappella, and more! Enjoy a delicious dessert buffet and
performances by Dartmouth’s own Soul Scribes, Dodecaphonics, and Casual
Thursday Comedy Troupe. Take this time to experience the fun available at
Dartmouth!
10:00 p.m. – midnight ORIGINAL AND ECLECTIC FOLK MUSIC
Head downstairs to the Lone Pine Tavern in the
lower level of Collis for a late-night snack, a cold beverage, and live folk
music. The Making of San Bernardino is a duo that plays original folk
music on guitar, electric bass and piano. One half, Tica Douglas from Portland,
ME, is a songwriter and singer/guitar/piano player who writes clever and catchy
songs about stuff near to her heart and mind. The other half, Ryan Dieringer,
is a songwriter and singer/piano/bass player from NYC who writes his own
haunting and smart brand of folk songs, and tries to turn some hooks on Tica.
The result is something between The Mountain Goats and Sonny & Cher.
Together their songs present a cool breadth of modern takes on "folk music” and
a ragged breath of fresh air.
SUNDAY
May 4, 2008
9:00 a.m. BAGEL SEND-OFF: HOSTED BY THE ’11 CLASS
Before you leave, we invite you to join us for
a light breakfast reception.
Sponsored by Programming Board
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. HAITIAN ART SHOW
Come to the last hours of Dartmouth's third
Haitian Art Show to view over 50 pieces of original Haitian artwork. All
of the proceeds will go towards community development projects in a Haitian
migrant community in the Dominican Republic.
Sponsored by Dartmouth Ends Hunger, East
Wheelock Service Corps and Dominican Republic Alternative Spring Break
2:00 p.m. DARTMOUTH COLLEGE GOSPEL CHOIR SENIORS’
CHOICE
If you are still in Hanover, take the
opportunity to see the Dartmouth College Gospel Choir perform. Call
603-646-2422 for tickets. General admission $12, Dartmouth students $3,
all other students $6.
We hope you enjoy the weekend!
We would like to thank all of the
families who were able to make contributions the First Year Family Weekend
Scholarship Fund.
You helped many ‘11s’ wishes come
true.
The First Year Family Weekend
Committee would also like to thank the professional staff in the Collis Center
and Student Activities Office, particularly Liz Agosto and Elizabeth Silvey ’08
for their support and many contributions.
We are grateful for the creative
work of Alex Maceda ’11 (program cover) and Kat Richardson ’11 (t-shirt
design).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
First Year Families are very much a part of
the Dartmouth community, and we want you to take advantage of all our College
has to offer. In addition to the scheduled activities, feel free to enjoy
some of the other activities we have on campus, such as purchasing a meal at
any of our student dining halls or obtaining a day pass to use our athletic
facilities.
PARKING INFORMATION
If you arrive on Friday, please park in the
Dewey Lot, located by the Dartmouth Medical School (North end of campus).
A shuttle is available to take you from the lot back to campus. On
Saturday and Sunday you are free to park in any spaced parking lot on
campus. If you have any questions regarding parking, please direct them
to the Parking Office at 603-646-2204.
DIRECTIONS
Davidson Pottery
Studio: The Frederick A. Davidson ’14 Pottery Studio is located
just across Ledyard Bridge in the small red brick house on River Road in
Norwich. Go downhill from the Collis Center on Wheelock Street, cross the
bridge, and go right on Route 5 north. The studio is immediately on your
left.
Organic Farm: Take
your pick – run, walk, bike, or drive. The Dartmouth Organic Farm is only
three miles north on Route 10: you will see a greenhouse on the left next to
several white buildings.
Morton Farm: From
the Hanover Inn, follow East Wheelock Street past Alumni Gym for 1.4 miles to
the top of a steep hill, at which point the road bears right and becomes
Trescott Road. Continue along Trescott for 2.8 miles to a “T” intersection.
Turn left onto Hanover Center Road, and after 0.3 miles turn right onto King
Road. Follow King Road as it winds upward for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto
Laramie Road, and after 0.4 miles look for a sign on the left welcoming you to
the Dartmouth Riding Program.
DOC House: From the
Dartmouth Green, go north on North Main Street toward Baker Library. At
the first stop sign, one block past the library, continue straight (North Main
Street turns into Rope Ferry Road). At the end of the road by the Hanover
Country Club continue around the road to the left for the DOC House.
DARTMOUTH DINING SERVICES HOURS OF OPERATION
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Collis Café
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Monday-Friday
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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Courtyard Café at the Hop
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Monday-Sunday
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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Food Court
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Monday-Sunday
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11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
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Home Plate
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Sunday Brunch
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10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Lunch – Monday-Friday
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11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Dinner – Sunday-Thursday
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5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Lone Pine Tavern
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Thursday-Saturday
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6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
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Novack Café
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Sunday
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1:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
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Monday-Thursday
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7:30 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
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Friday
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7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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The REMIX
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Monday-Friday
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8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Pavilion
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Monday-Friday
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11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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OFF-CAMPUS ADVENTURES
Hanover: Stroll into
town to enjoy the many shops and restaurants. For an additional
entertainment option, catch a movie at the Nugget Theater. Movies and
show times can be found at www.nugget-theaters.com.
Hanover Country
Club: The Hanover Country Club is a college-owned, semi-private
course open to the public. Feel free to give us a call for more information
and/or a tee time 603-646-2000. To get there, go north from the Dartmouth
Green on North Main Street toward Baker Library. At the first stop sign,
one block past the library, continue straight (North Main Street turns into
Rope Ferry Road). At the end of the road is the Clubhouse and Pro Shop.
West Lebanon: Head
to West Lebanon to run errands or for a number of family-friendly dining
options. Take North Main Street 4.4 miles south. Turn right at
South Main Street/RT-12A. Stay on South Main Street/RT-12A for about a
mile to reach the main shopping area.
Montshire Museum of
Science: Great for younger siblings, the Montshire Museum of
Science is just a short walk or drive from campus. The Museum contains
dozens of hands-on exhibits on natural and physical sciences, ecology, and
technology along with several walking trails, exhibits, and observation areas
to enjoy. Adults $9, Children (3-17) $7, Children under 3 – free.
Additional information can be found on the Montshire Museum web-site at
http://www.montshire.net/. To get there, take West Wheelock Street over
the bridge crossing into Vermont. After the first stop light, turn left
onto Montshire Road. Take your first left-hand turn onto the Montshire
Museum driveway.
Quechee Gorge: Known
as “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon,” Quechee Gorge (pronounced KWEE-chee) is
worth the trip if you feel like venturing off campus and exploring the Upper
Valley. Leave Hanover on West Wheelock Street/RT-10A. Go over the
bridge, crossing the Connecticut River into Vermont. Turn right to merge
onto I-91S. Stay on I-91S for approximately 5 miles. Take the exit
onto 1-89N toward Barre/Montpelier. Stay on I-89N for approximately 3
miles. Take exit 1 for US-4 toward Rutland/Woodstock. Turn left at
US-4/Woodstock Road. Go three miles west on US-4. The highway
bridge carries US-4 directly over the picturesque gorge. For the best
view, follow the signs to the viewpoint north of the highway. Or you can
enter Quechee State Park on the east side of the gorge and take the hiking
trail down to the edge of the gorge.
Billings Farm:
Another great option for younger siblings, Billings Farm and Museum is a
working dairy farm that depicts farm life in the 1890s and provides hands-on
activities for children. Adults $11, Children (5-15 years) $6, Children
(3-4 years) $3. More information can be found on their web-site at
http://www.billingsfarm.org/. To get there, leave Hanover on West
Wheelock Street/RT-10A. Go over the bridge, crossing the Connecticut
River into Vermont. Turn right to merge onto I-91S. Stay on I-91S
for approximately 5 miles. Take the exit onto 1-89N toward
Barre/Montpelier. Stay on I-89N for approximately 3 miles. Take
exit 1 for US-4 toward Rutland/Woodstock. Turn left onto US-4, and
continue to follow US-4 for approximately 10 miles into Woodstock. Follow signs
to Route 12 North. Turn right onto Route 12 and travel 1/2 mile out of
town. Bear right onto River Road for the main entrance into Billings
Farm.
VINS (Vermont Institute of Natural
Science): At the Vermont Institute of Natural
Science, you can see live birds of prey, enjoy several nature trails, and
attend various educational programs. Adults $8, Children (3-18) $6.50,
Children 2 and under – free. For more information, check out their
website at http://www.vinsweb.org/. Located in Quechee, VINS is just a
quarter mile west of the Quechee Gorge on US-4. To get there, leave
Hanover on West Wheelock Street/RT-10A. Go over the bridge, crossing the
Connecticut River into Vermont. Turn right to merge onto I-91S.
Stay on I-91S for approximately 5 miles. Take the exit onto 1-89N toward
Barre/Montpelier. Stay on I-89N for approximately 3 miles. Take
exit 1 for US-4 toward Rutland/Woodstock. Turn left at US-4/Woodstock
Road. Travel approximately 3.25 miles west on US-4.
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A final schedule with times &
locations will be provided at registration.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
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