GWD Program, 2016

Name/Title

GWD Program, 2016

Entry/Object ID

2021.202

Scope and Content

The 2016 program for the George Washington Day Celebration put on by the class of 2021 when they were in the seventh grade. The celebration was dedicated to Mary Lea Bryant. George Washington was played by eighth grader Molly Myers (2020) and Martha Washington was played by eighth grader Ellen "Ellie" Ford (2020).

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

Lexicon

Search Terms

George Washington Day, Harpeth Hall, Program