History Made and History in the Making
In 2026 it will be 175 years since Eugenia Tucker and our founders established the first secret society for women, creating a foundation at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia on May 15, 1851, that would span more than a century and create a new path for women’s organizations everywhere.
175 years of a sisterhood devoted to each other, to building women leaders, and to developing caring, well-balanced persons with character and loyalty.
Join us as we embark on a yearlong celebration filled with events and opportunities for all members as we are the first NPC organization to celebrate this historic milestone with a Gift of History. Explore local and national sites that are an important thread in the fabric of our sisterhood, discover and connect with our history in ways you never have before, reunite with sisters and meet new ones at reunions and special events across the United States and participate in fun virtual opportunities.
Celebrate our most historic year yet at our 175th Anniversary Grand Convention at Palm Desert June June 17-21, 2026, an event you do not want to miss, with special surprises that will be talked about for years to come. Get your violets, lions, and diamonds ready. Let’s celebrate our legacy past, present, and future in 2026.
Alpha Delta Pi’s 175th. For Each Other. Forever.
Meet the 175th Anniversary Steering Committee
The members of the 175th Anniversary Steering Committee began their work in August 2018. Steering Committee members include (front, from left, Tracy Garner, Zeta Omicron, Foundation liaison; Jennifer Siler, Epsilon Tau, Co-Chair; Melissa Nolan, Eta Omega; Courtney Fields, Delta Gamma; (back, from left) Ali Cartwright, Iota, Co-Chair; Chris Dickey, Gamma Epsilon; and Emily Erkel, Zeta Chi..
Savannah Blackmar, Epsilon Zeta and Melissa Dreger, Gamma Theta served on the committee.
Beginning in January 2026 and going until December 31, 2026, the year will be highlighted with special events scattered throughout the calendar. By incorporating a variety of technology and communication methods the committee wants to include as many sisters as possible in the preparations and actual events of the celebration. This website, designated to the 175th Anniversary, lists all the current information about plans, events, special dates, and how you, your chapter, your alumnae association, and your house corporation can participate and volunteer for subcommittees. It will be updated monthly as details are finalized, so check back often to fully experience this once in a lifetime event.
Start planning today how you will be part of the 175th Anniversary Celebration fun and sisterhood in 2026. We hope to see you at many events, but especially at Grand Convention, one of the highlight events, as Alpha Delta Pi is the first sorority to reach and celebrate this milestone anniversary.
175th Grand Convention
June 17-21, 2026
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa
Palm Desert, CA
Thank you to all the sisters who volunteered their time and talent in some aspect of planning for this celebration.
Genealogy Volunteer:
Barb Kunkel, Delta Kappa
Diamond Dash to 175:
Kathy Carter, Delta Nu
Jennifer Lucas-Germeyan, Alpha Xi
Week of Service:
Rebecca Gentry, Eta Upsilon