Jefferson Literary and Debating Society
BICENTENNIAL
Mark your calendars
July 11-14, 2025
The Jefferson Literary and Debating Society was founded on July 14, 1825, by 16 disgruntled members of the now-defunct Patrick Henry Society, in Room 7, West Lawn.
We’re gathering back at Room 7 and the Hall to celebrate our Bicentennial, and all Society members are invited.
Events
Friday Night Sippers & Meeting @7:29pm
Saturday Night Ball, Black Tie Optional
Sunday Pavillion Brunch
Monday Roll Call & Oath
Oratorical Contests
Archives
And much more!
The Bicentennial Committee
At this time, we are both pleased and proud to present the current Bicentennial Committee:
Alumni Co-Chair: Ms. Melissa Kenney – Historian Emerita
Regular Member Co-Chair: Ms. Zoe Jenkins – current Historian
Alumni Member: Mr. Daniel Durgavich
Alumni Member: Mr. Peter Milligan
Alumni Member: Ms. Jaina Kumari Mehta
Alumni Member: Mr. Chris Mullen
Alumni Member: Mr. Kelly O’Meara
Regular Member – Ms. Lauren Bradshaw
Regular Member: Mr. Steven Wiecek
Regular Member: Mr. Tanish Gupta
Regular Member – Mr. Lewis Kothmann
Regular Member: Mr. Ishyan Veluppilla*
*ex officio, non-voting member
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