George and Martha, 2002

Name/Title

George and Martha, 2002

Entry/Object ID

2021.555

Description

The eighth grade students that were chosen to play George and Martha Washington for the George Washington Day Celebration on February 20, 2002. George Washington was played by Grace Herbert (2006) and Martha Washington was played by Mary Katherine Bartholomew Geismar (2006).

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