George Washington Day

Name/Title

George Washington Day

Entry/Object ID

2021.556

Description

Seventh grade students performing a dance in the George Washington Day Celebration. The photo is taken in the 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

George Washington Day, Harpeth Hall