Smith College is both one of the "Seven Sisters Colleges" as well as the "Five Colleges" and is the country's largest liberal arts college for women. Since 1871, Smith, along with its world-class faculty has been educating women through their open curriculum which allows students to explore various areas of study. Over half of its students participate in their Junior Year Abroad program in either Paris, Geneva, Florence or Hamburg, where all classes are conducted in the language of the country. Smith is also the first women's college to offer an engineering program.
Situated within The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Maxwell and Ruth Belding Theater - Bushnell Center is an elegant and chic theater opened in the year 2002 which is named after the family of one of the most important and long-time serving trustees of The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. This state-of-the-art theater is home to Hartford Symphony Orchestra that mesmerizes the audience with their critically acclaimed performances on a regular basis. Apart from theatrical performances and musical concerts, Maxwell and Ruth Belding Theater plays regular host to all kinds of private and corporate events.
William H. Mortensen Hall is one of the main venues of The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. Equipped with world-class equipment, the venue boasts of an elegant lighting and seating arrangement. It is available for performing arts, concerts and private events like weddings and parties. The venue is a popular destination for touring concert and art groups and can accommodate up to 2799 guests for a single event.
Nestled besides the Connecticut River, the Great River Park is a scenic waterfront park. Enjoy a stroll on the paved and lighted river-walks or have a picnic with your family and friends amidst nature. Go fishing or boating and check out their exercise stations. This parkland also features an amphitheater that can accommodate up to 350 spectators and has many sculptures all around the park. It hosts year-round events and programs as well.