From the Archives: A program from Lafayette’s Centennial Pageant in 1932

ByKristen Vincent ’26

Photo of Lafayette College Centennial Pageant program

During the Bicentennial, we will highlight the College’s history each month by sharing a photo or object from College Archives. Want to learn more about a specific piece? Reach out to archives@lafayette.edu for more historical information.

Lafayette College held a pageant May 17, 18, and 20, 1932, to honor the centennial of the opening of the College in 1832. The celebration began with convocation ceremonies in Colton Memorial Chapel, preceded by an academic procession of trustees, faculty, delegates to the conference, and visiting faculty from other colleges in front of South College. The celebration continued throughout the day and into the evening.