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.
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE BICENTENNIAL WEEKEND
Events
CELEBRATE
Friday Night Sippers & Meeting @7:29pm
Bicentennial Banquet, Black Tie Optional
Pavillion Progressive Brunch
Roll Call & Oath
Oratorical Contests
Archives + Special Collections
And much more!
It wouldn’t be a Society celebration without a whiskey sour!
We’ve teamed up with a Kentucky distillery and are pleased to announce a Bicentennial Bourbon crafted exclusively for our celebration.