George and Martha

Name/Title

George and Martha

Entry/Object ID

2021.435

Description

The eighth grade students that were chosen to play George and Martha Washington for the George Washington Day Celebration. The photo is taken in Morrison Gym in the McMurry Center.

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.

Collection

Harpeth Hall School Archives

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Search Terms

Harpeth Hall, George Washington Day