George Washington Day

Name/Title

George Washington Day

Entry/Object ID

2021.452

Description

A group of students in costume for the George Washington Day Celebration. The students on the far right and left and in sailor costumes, the students next to them are in soldier costumes, and the two in the middle are in gentleman and lady costumes.

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