WRA Bicentennial Celebration Weekend 2026

While street parking is available throughout campus, on Saturday, there will be parking available on the front lawn next to the Ellsworth Lawn Tent. Note: on Friday evening, College Street will be closed between Prospect Street and Husdon Street (in front of Ellsworth Hall).

Check in at the Registration Table to pick up your Reunion Weekend program, nametag and to ask any and all questions! (FOREVERGREEN gala and After Party check-in is handled separately.) Reunion and Bicentennial Weekend Registration will be open during the following times:

Friday, June 5

• CAM Lawn Tent | 12 - 7 p.m. (the tent on the grassy knoll between Cutler, the Athenaeum and Metcalf Center)
• Pierce House for Class of 1976 | 5 - 7 p.m.
• Ellsworth Hall for Classes of 1951 through 1971 | 5 - 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 6

• Bicentennial Base Camp on the Brick Row Academic Quad | 8 - 11 a.m.

• Ellsworth Lawn Tent | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Visit the FOREVERGREEN FAQ pageto learn more about valet, parking, check-in and drop-off locations.

WRA provides shuttle service to and from some of our partner hotels listed on the Accommodations tab on this website.

Shuttle Schedule to and from WRA’s campus is as follows:

Friday, June 5

• 4 - 7 pm
• 8:30 - 10:30 pm

Saturday, June 6

• 5 – 7 pm
• 9 pm – 12 am

UBER/LYFT Information: When scheduling an Uber or Lyft ride, please use Hobart Hall (35 East Prospect Street, Hudson, OH 44236) as the pickup and drop off location. *Please note that ride shares may take a little longer since we aren’t in a city!

Severance Music Center is handling all general admission ticketing. Your ticket is the confirmation email you received directly from The Cleveland Orchestra when you secured your tickets online. You may also contact TCO by phone at (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1411 for questions. This event is sold out. Please note that FOREVERGREEN sponsors have personally received communications from WRA’s Advancement Office about your reserved tickets (contact [email protected] with questions).

Friday night’s Class Dinners: Business Casual/Cocktail attire!

Saturday’s Bicentennial Picnic and Celebration Day: Reserve gear or casual attire!

Reunion Class Dinner (1s and 6s) Locations for Friday Night:

• 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966 & 1971: Ellsworth Hall South Side

• 1976: Pierce House

• 1981 & younger (1s and 6s): The CAM Tent (the area between Cutler, The Athenaeum and Metcalf Center)

Student-led group tours will depart from President’s House on Friday, June 5 at 4 p.m.

Group Tours by Decade will depart from the Ellsworth Lawn Tent on Saturday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m.

To schedule a private tour kindly send an email to [email protected].

Be sure to visit the Campus Store located in Metcalf Center, next to the Athenaeum, which offers performance apparel, gift items and snacks. The Campus Store in Metcalf Center will be open on Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Bicentennial Boutique will be open on Friday evening and throughout the day on Saturday.

The Ong Library will be open on Friday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop in to see WRA Authors & Artists Collection – books and AV materials written and created by alumni and faculty members. Yearbooks from each Reunion class will also be on display.

President’s House, located next to North Hall, is home to WRA’s Admission Office and will be open on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admissions interviews are available for prospective families interested in attending Reserve. To schedule an interview, email [email protected] or simply stop by to speak with an Admissions Officer.

Classes ending in 1s and 6s will be officially reuniting on campus for class dinners on Friday, June 5, 2026. Bicentennial Celebration Weekend is open to all on Saturday. It’s going to be the “Reunion of all Reunions!” Mingle at the Bicentennial Breakfast Cafe at the Lux Truck, browse the Bicentennial Boutique or connect with friends at various events at Bicentennial Base Camp on Saturday. Visit the schedule page to learn more. Pease note that registration is required for The Cleveland Orchestra concert, golf classic, Celebrate Reserve Family Picnic and FOREVERGREEN.

Kindly RSVP before May 6! Prices increase after this time due to catering and rental commitments.

We no longer open our dorms for overnight stays during Reunion Weekend. However, we have a number of local hotel options with special rates (and complimentary WRA shuttles!) Please visit the Accommodations tab on this website for more information.

Children are welcome to attend morning and day-time events on Saturday. Adults only events: Friday’s Reunion Dinners for 1s and 6s and Saturday’s FOREVERGREEN. Please plan accordingly as childcare will not be available on campus during these two events.