1923 Martha and George Washington

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Harpeth Hall School

Name/Title

1923 Martha and George Washington

Entry/Object ID

2024.097

Scope and Content

Students dressed as Martha and George Washington

Context

The George Washington Day Celebration was a tradition that began at Belmont College for Young Women, developed into a costume ball and dance at Ward-Belmont, and was transferred to Harpeth Hall, where it continued as a special all-school program performed by Middle School students until 2020.