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Last Saturday’s Commemorative Event: A Tribute to Perry House

This past weekend, on May 2, past and present members of the Bryn Mawr community gathered to reflect on Perry House, as well as bring closure to the space. Continue reading Last Saturday’s Commemorative Event: A Tribute to Perry House

A Comprehensive History of the Fight for Perry House

1962 The property is purchased.

Bryn Mawr College purchases a house, together with Arnecliffe and seven acres of land, from Henry and Susan Perry. From 1963 until 1972, the building is used as the Spanish language residence and known as “Spanish House.”


1970 Demands are made.

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Last Relaunching Perry House Committee Meeting

On Tuesday, April 7, 2015, the full Relaunching Perry House Committee met for the final time this semester. In our meeting we discussed the following:

  • The Administration’s Role
  • The New Space
  • The Future of the Committee
  • Archiving
  • Updates

Below are the minutes from this meeting. Please feel free to comment with questions.

PerryHouseCommitteeMeeting4.7.15

Khadijah ’16

Save the Date! – Perry House Commemorative Event

Dear Bryn Mawr Community Members,

Save the Date! You are invited to attend a Perry House Commemorative Event Saturday, May 2, 2-4:30PM on the grounds of Perry House. The community is invited to come together for remarks, reflections and paying respect to the original space prior to its demolition and the transition to the new space. Details to follow.

Please use the form below to RSVP!

Perry House Commemorative Event RSVP Form

On behalf of the Relaunching Perry House Committee,

Vanessa Christman