Episode 2 of 2
First Badges Ordered
- When
- 12 April 1856 to 9 June 1856
- Where
- Boston, Massachusetts
Freeman ordered the first badges from a Boston jeweler on April 12, 1856, and they were first worn on June 9, 1856.
The ordering of badges occurred shortly after the founding date. The badges were first worn on June 9, 1856, marking an early development in the fraternity's material culture.
Sources
- Theta Chi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-12
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