A History of "Anniversary Day" at Storer College

students and principal of Storer; students in graduation attire; seven female students sit on the ground; six males students and the principal stand in a row behind the women
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1920, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

West Virginia & Regional History Center, Storer College Digital Collection

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News Release Date: May 15, 2017

Contact: Autumn Cook, 304-535-2908

In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the founding of Storer College, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park invites the public to participate in a special presentation entitled “A History of “Anniversary Day” at Storer College” on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
 
Walk the grounds of the former Storer College campus with a park ranger to trace the steps of the students, teachers, and trustees of the school and learn how they celebrated graduation each year.
 
The presentation will begin in front of the Mather Training Center on Camp Hill in Harpers Ferry. For additional information, please call 304-535-2908.
 
To see the full schedule of 150th anniversary events, please visit go.nps.gov/StorerCollege.
 

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Last updated: May 16, 2017

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