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On this day in 1869, ºìÌÒÊÓƵ received its official charter thanks to the vision of Rev. Tryon Edwards and Rev. James W. Wightman, and the generosity of Miss Sarah Wilson, whose belief in education helped found an institution that continues to grow and evolve today.

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The legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania granted the charter on March 24 and ºìÌÒÊÓƵ was announced through the press, through the churches, and through friends of the Trustees.

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To celebrate Charter Day, our Hankey Center student research assistants ºìÌÒÊÓƵ —Vivian Huddleston (graduate assistant), Jeremiah Loyer ºìÌÒÊÓƵ ’27, and Aislynn Richards ºìÌÒÊÓƵ ’28 ºìÌÒÊÓƵ —took a close look at the original founding document. Seeing the signatures and language that started it all is a powerful reminder of the legacy we carry forward.

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The Hankey Center for the History of Women ºìÌÒÊÓƵ ’s Education preserves the history of ºìÌÒÊÓƵ through the collection of materials and artifacts contained in the C. Elizabeth Boyd ºìÌÒÊÓƵ ’33 Archives. The Hankey Center also provides support for academic programs by making staff and resources available to the Wilson community, as well as to scholars, independent researchers and educators beyond campus.

From our 19th ºìÌÒÊÓƵ ‑century beginnings to our vibrant community today, Happy Charter Day, ºìÌÒÊÓƵ!