We are excited to welcome Ancients whose class year ends in 3 or 8 back to Farmington this fall for the 2023 Reunion Weekend!
This page will contain all the information that Ancients need to know about the weekend’s specifics. Check back for periodic updates and email Alumnae Relations with any questions!
Registration for Reunion 2023 is open!
| Individual Registration | $175 |
| Young Ancients (Classes of 2008-2018) | $75 |
| 50th Reunion (Class of 1973) | Free |
| 80th-55th Reunions (Classes of 1943-1968) | $75 |
| Former Faculty and Staff | Free |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Hill-Stead Museum Private Tour | Hill-Stead Museum Three tour times available leaving every thirty minutes: 11:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. Pre-registration is REQUIRED for this event. Each tour block can accommodate 20-25 Ancients and admittance will be granted to those who sign-up first. |
| 12:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m. | Registration | The Bates Lobby, Lower Level, Main |
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch | Main Dining Hall |
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Self-guided Tours of Campus | Pick up map in Bates Lobby, lower level, Main Explore the MPS campus with a self-guided tour. |
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Horticultural Tour of Campus | Begin on front porch of Main Learn about the flora of the beautiful Miss Porter’s School campus with Groundskeeper Hayden Mixsell. |
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
| Class of 1973 Reunion Tea | Hill-Stead Museum The Class of 1973 is holding a private tea at the Hill-Stead Museum for 50th Reunion attendees. Please contact Susan Walker with questions. |
| All-School Reunion Celebration | ||
| 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | All-Reunion Cocktails & Mocktails | M. Burch Tracy Ford Library and Patio Enjoy cocktails and mocktails with your fellow classmates, along with current and former faculty |
| 7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Singing in the Garden | Fountain Lawn Enjoy this beloved tradition led by former Perilhettes, followed by All-Reunion Dinner in Main. |
7:30 p.m – 9:30 p.m. | All-Reunion Dinner | Main Dining Hall Enjoy a formal dinner and celebration of service with all Ancients. |
| 9:30 p.m – 10:30 p.m. | S’mores & Cocoa Nightcap | Class of 1953 Patio, Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris ’71 Student Center Wind down and enjoy the fall evening with a firepit, s’mores, cocoa (spiked or regular), and your friends. |
| The Ivy Store Hours | |
| Friday, October 13 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, October 14 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 15 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Additional opportunities to visit the Hill-Stead
Guided public tours of the Pope Riddle House at the Hill-Stead are offered Wednesday through Sunday, every hour on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
| Tennis Court Parking Lot | 69 Garden Street | Accessible parking spots available here |
| Pool & Squash Building Parking Lot | 88 Garden Street | Accessible parking spots available here |
| North Campus Loop | 3 Porter Road | Accessible parking spots available here EV charging stations available here |
| Office of Admission at the Grist Mill | 44 Mill Lane |
In response to the Ancient Census feedback that we have received to date, and in our efforts to make Miss Porter’s School an authentic community of belonging, we have worked to ensure that our events and programming are accessible to all who want to participate. In addition to the many changes made to campus to make school more physically accessible to students, Ancients, employees, and visitors, below, you will find the list of accommodation and accessibility considerations we have made throughout our Reunion planning process.
- Our dining service, FLIK Independent School Dining, will offer a wide range of food options throughout the weekend. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, the staff will be able to answer questions for you regarding ingredients. Please email us if you will be coming to campus and have a severe food allergy.
- Large-print weekend schedules will be available at registration.
- A designated quiet space will be available.
- Gender neutral bathrooms will be available in Main (primary floor), the Noni, the Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris ’71 Student Center, the M. Burch Tracy Ford Library (first floor), and The Grist Mill.
- A Friends of Bill W. meeting will be held on Saturday morning.
- Mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages will be available in every place that alcohol will be offered.
- Two separate nursing and pumping spaces and a Pluie changing table will be available in Main.
- Dining chairs will accommodate larger body sizes.
- Golf cart transportation will be available from the Farmington Inn to campus as well as around campus for those that need it.
- Pronoun ribbons will be provided at registration for Ancients to share their pronouns on their name tags if they feel comfortable.
- There will be ample spaces and signage for accessible parking.
If you have any questions or accessibility issues that you would like to discuss, please contact us by email or call 860-409-3634.
We have secured room blocks at three area hotels for reunion classes. Please find which hotel your class should book at below and click the link for more details.
| Classes of 1943-1973 | The Farmington Inn |
| Classes of 1978-1998 | Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/Farmington |
| Classes of 2003-2018 | Courtyard Marriott, Farmington |
Other area hotels include:
Check back often as this list will be updated weekly!