Family Weekend

Shepherd University welcomes all Ram families to a day in Shepherdstown on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Below are a few events happening throughout the weekend.

FAMILY DAY | SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 14

10 am – 12 pm | Stop by the Alumni Office Tables to pick up some free swag!

11 am to 1:00 pm | Parents! Stop by the Program Board tent on the Midway by the East Campus entrance to Ram Stadium to pick up a free Ram t-shirt and a coupon for a free ice cream cone at Rock Hill Creamery on German Street, run by Shepherd Alumnus Danielle Fuhrmann.

Noon | Football: Shepherd vs. Slippery Rock (Ram Stadium)
Shepherd students get in FREE to all athletic events with valid Rambler ID
Adult General Admission: $15 | K-12 General Admission: $5 | Children under 5: free
($) Pre-purchase tickets here. Tickets are also available at the stadium. For more information, visit www.shepherdrams.com

3 pm| Men’s Soccer: Shepherd vs. Wheeling (Shepherd Soccer Complex)

10 am – 4 pm | Civili-Tea (McMurran Hall Lawn)
Enjoy some tea and cookies and learn more about the Year of Civility, a collaboration between Shepherd University and the Stubblefield Institute. The Year of Civility focuses on civil discussion and action, bringing together diverse ideas, and addressing complex issues.

Self-Paced at Your Leisure| Tour Shepherdstown and Surrounding Area (self-guided)

Shepherdstown is a wonderful place for families to explore. Not only is it West Virginia’s oldest town and has been ranked as one of the best small town communities in America with fascinating history, unique shops, and great restaurants. Here are some of our students’ favorite things to do:
Take a walk on the C&O Canal National Park trail just across the bridge in Maryland (it is an easy walk or bike from campus)
Explore Shepherdstown’s history and architecture with a walking tour. Pick up your free digital or map guide HERE
Grab some homemade ice cream at Rock Hill Creamery on German Street or Amy and Alexs Ice Cream on Princess Street
Visit the Historic Shepherdstown Museum (cool artifacts, history, and town vibes on German Street)
Take a Shepherdstown Ghost Tour or join a Mystery Walk. (Admission fee of $15/person)

SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 24

9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Shepherdstown Farmers Market (S. King St. behind the Old Shepherdstown Library)
Enjoy the local flavor! Locally grown produce, locally crafted products, and local musicians.
For more information, visit shepherdstownfarmersmarketwv.com

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