Berea College Celebrates 137th Mountain Day, Oct. 17
Berea College will host the 137th annual Mountain Day celebration on October 17 at Indian Fort Theatre. Bereans will celebrate the tradition by participating in a day of free and fun activities, food and hiking in the college’s forest.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday (10.16)
CAB Presents: Daniel Martin 7 pm Phelps-Stokes
Wednesday (10.17)
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Hike Shuttles Depart Alumni Circles
every 20 minutes until 7:30 AM, Please bring flashlights9:30 a.m. Shuttles Begin from Alumni Circles
10 a.m. Booths Open
10-11 a.m. Student Groups Perform
11 a.m. -1 p.m. Various Performances
Sponsored by Bereans for Appalachia and the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Food Service Lunch Served at the Mountain
1 – 2:15 p.m. Student Groups Perform
2 p.m. Booths Close
2:30 p.m. Last Shuttle Service back to Campus
Loading ...Mountain Day began in 1875 during the presidency of E.H. Fairchild as an annual campus-wide picnic that featured hiking, hay rides, music and a hike to Indian Fort through the Berea College forest.
Will you be there? Share your experiences on Twitter using hashtag #SeeYouAtTheTop.
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I remember Mountain Day fondly and the hiking; some of us remember camping overnight on the mountain peaks, singing beside the camp fire and sharing snacks. Those were good times still cherished!