George and Martha, 2001

Name/Title

George and Martha, 2001

Entry/Object ID

2021.553

Description

The eighth grade students that were chosen to play George and Martha Washington for the George Washington Day Celebration on February 21, 2001. The photo is taken in the Marnie Sheridan Gallery in the McMurry Center. George Washington was played by Morgan Stengel (2005) and Martha Washington was played by Anna Gernert Carr (2005).

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

George Washington Day, Harpeth Hall