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Founding of the Adelphean Society

When
15 May 1851
Where
Wesleyan Female College
Part of
Alpha Delta Pi founded at Wesleyan College, Macon

The Adelphean Society was founded on May 15, 1851, at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, as the first secret society for women.

The Adelphean Society was established on May 15, 1851, at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia. It is recognized as the first secret society for women. The first diamond-shaped badge, known as a lozenge, was worn by the Adelpheans in 1851.

Sources

  1. Alpha Delta Pi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Wesleyan College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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