Hasty Pudding Club facts for kids
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| Founded | September 1, 1795 Harvard University |
| Type | Social club |
| Affiliation | The Hasty Pudding - Institute of 1770 |
| Scope | Local |
| Motto | Concordia Discors "Discordant Harmony" |
| Symbol | Pudding Pot |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Nickname | Pudding |
| Alternative name | The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 |
| Headquarters | 45 Dunster Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 United States |
The Hasty Pudding Club, also known as the Pudding, is a fun social club at Harvard University. It is one of three groups that make up The Hasty Pudding - Institute of 1770. The club's building was designed by Peabody and Stearns. It became a special historic place on January 9, 1978.
The Hasty Pudding Club started in 1795. It is thought to be the oldest college social club in the United States. For a long time, it was known as a very important club at Harvard. In 2012, it joined with other groups to form The Hasty Pudding - Institute of 1770.
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How the Hasty Pudding Club Started
The Hasty Pudding Club began on September 1, 1795. Twenty-one junior students started it in a room belonging to Nymphas Hatch. They wanted to build friendships and show their love for their country. One of the founders was John Collins Warren.
The club is named after "hasty pudding." This was a popular English dish made from cornmeal and molasses. The founding members ate it at their very first meeting. Each week, two members had to bring a pot of hasty pudding for everyone to enjoy.
From Mock Trials to Theatrical Shows
At first, the club held pretend court trials. These trials became more and more detailed over time. This led to a member named Lemuel Hayward secretly planning a musical. He put on the show Bombastes Furioso on December 13, 1844.
This musical was performed in room 11 of Hollis Hall. This event marked the beginning of the famous Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
Joining Other Groups
Over the years, the Hasty Pudding Club has joined with other organizations. In 1924, it welcomed the Institute of 1770, D.K.E. This group had been around since 1770.
In 2012, the Hasty Pudding Club, Hasty Pudding Theatricals, and The Harvard Krokodiloes all came together. They formed one big organization called The Hasty Pudding - Institute of 1770.
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Former location of the Hasty Pudding Club at 12 Holyoke Street
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| Location | 45 Dunster Street Cambridge, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1888 |
| Architect | Peabody and Stearns |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000442 |
| Added to NRHP | January 9. 1978 |
Club Symbols and Motto
The club's motto is Concordia Discors. This Latin phrase means "Discordant Harmony." It comes from the writings of the Roman poet Horace.
The main symbol of the club is the pudding pot. This symbol reminds members of the hasty pudding dish. It was the special food that the founders ate at their first meetings.
The Clubhouse Building
The Hasty Pudding Club's current building is at 45 Dunster Street in Cambridge. It was built in 1888 and designed by Peabody and Stearns. The clubhouse has special rooms for different activities.
One unique room is called The Arena. This is the club's game room. It has no windows or openings to the outside. The clubhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 9, 1978.
Becoming a Member
The Hasty Pudding Club welcomes both boys and girls. Students from all four years of college can become members. To join, students attend a series of lunches, parties, and other get-togethers. This process is called the punch process.
Fun Activities
The club holds its social events at its clubhouse, which is close to Harvard Square. These events include weekly Members' Nights. They also have dinner parties and cocktail parties. The club is also known for its creative theme parties, like Leather and Lace.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Hasty Pudding Theatricals
- Collegiate secret societies in North America
- Harvard College social clubs
