Pilgrimage to Penfield

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9.24.23 | 10:00am - 6:00pm

People walk through the doors of a stately brick building with columns that resembles a church.

Since the early 1900s, Mercer undergraduates have been making the 90-mile trip from Macon to Penfield to celebrate the founding of Mercer. Pilgrimage to Penfield has evolved over the years from a celebration for graduating seniors to an integral part of the Mercer first-year experience. Located in rural Greene County, Penfield was the home of Mercer from 1833-1871. Students, faculty, and staff participating in the pilgrimage find the original University chapel, the foundation of the first University academic building, and a cemetery that includes the gravesites of Jesse Mercer, as well as a number of former University presidents, trustees, and leaders.

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Date:
September 24, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Venue

Penfield Historic Site
Mercer Circle
Union Point, 30669 + Google Map

Organizer

Student Government Association
Email:
sga@mercer.edu
Website:
sga.mercer.edu
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