Name/Title
George and Martha, 2000Entry/Object ID
2021.248Description
The eighth grade students that were chosen to play George and Martha Washington for the George Washington Day Celebration in 2000. The photo is taken in the Marnie Sheridan Gallery in the McMurry Center.
George Washington was played by Nancy Sisk Lempesis (2004) and Martha Washington was played by Abigail "Abby" Lipshie Regan (2004).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 ArchivesLexicon
Search Terms
George Washington Day, Harpeth Hall