Greenbrier College for Women

Greenbrier College for Women. . , The Lewisburg Academy, a co-ed school, was chartered in 1812. In 1875, the board of trustees decided to form the Lewisburg Female Institute to educate young women. the young men's branch would eventually become the Greenbrier Military School. The Lewisburg Female Institute was a private school that focused primarily on high school aged young women. In 1911, the name was changed to the Lewisburg Seminary. In 1923, it became Greenbrier College for Women, a junior college offering the last two years of high school and the first two years of college. Students attended from across the United States and abroad. The College closed in 1972., Throughout its history, the campus saw many changes including additions, fires, and remodels. Greenbrier Hall was built in 1921 as a dormitory, library, dining room, parlors and administrative offices. The North House officially became part of the campus in 1915. The building would serve as a residence for a number of the school's presidents and later as faculty housing., Carnegie Hall , Carnegie Hall was built in 1902 with the support of Andrew Carnegie and the citizens of Lewisburg. The hall was built for the Greenbrier College and housed classrooms and a music hall. The basement of Carnegie Hall had a large gymnasium along with a bowling alley. In addition to its role with the Greenbrier College, it was also used as a cultural center. Alumna Betty S. Woodward remembered the talks, musical performances, and plays that were open to the public at Carnegie Hall. When Greenbrier College closed in 1972, the property was sold to the state. In 1983, Carnegie Hall, Inc. was formed, it remains one of the few active Carnegie Hall performances venues thanks to the support of the community., Coronation , The Coronation was an important event of commencement week. Every year a junior was elected to be queen for her senior year and handed a crown and scepter. The rest of the senior class would be known as the Ladies of the Court. Following coronation, the Greenbrier Military School hosted a massive ball at the Greenbrier Hotel. The "evening [was] memorable as the Greenbrier Girls glided across the floor of the Cameo Ballroom with their special cadets."