Alumni Association Holiday Party
2026 Annual Alumni Holiday Party
Celebrate the season and explore exhibits with fellow Terps.
Join us for an annual Maryland tradition, featuring seasonal food and drink, a beer and wine bar and exclusive access to exhibits exploring America's history (including multiple historical Kermit the Frog puppets created by our own Jim Henson '60). Mingle with Terps (and Testudo!) on the dance floor, enjoy the "smoke station" at the bar and celebrate the storied history of our nation through exhibits on democracy, American families, pop culture and more.
Alumni Association Members $35 | Non-members $70
Your ticket to this event includes live music from DJ Chris Styles, a beer and wine bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres.
Ticket Information
Exhibit Sneak Peek
Wondering what exhibits you'll have access to? Explore all of these while mingling with fellow Terps.
Flag Hall - West Wing
- Get an an intimate look at one of the nation’s most treasured objects: the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became our national anthem.
- Many Voices, One Nation: A range of objects from the communities that make up America
- Within These Walls: Timeline of families and individuals who lived in house that stood for 200 years on Elm St, Ipswich, MA
- American Democracy: Voting, Founding Fathers, Women’s Suffrage, Parliament, Religion, Interactive tablets and surveys
West Wing Balcony
- Entertainment Nation: Pop culture, film, music, dance, performance, Kermit, Mr Rogers, Prince’s guitar, Elmo, abundance of objects, bright, energetic
- First Ladies: Politics, fashion, FLOTUS dresses spanning 100 years, The White House
A Look Back
Last year's festivities at the National Portrait Gallery
