George Washington Day, 1991

Name/Title

George Washington Day, 1991

Entry/Object ID

2021.949

Description

Margaret Beasley, dressed as a soldier on the left, with Patty Litton Chadwell (1935), on the right. Ms. Patty revitalized the George Washington Celebration at Harpeth Hall in 1954.

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