The moon has long been a symbol of the passage of time. Its ever-evolving appearance in the night sky reminds us that the only constant is change. When Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon was installed at Harpeth Hall in early March, we were not aware of how this experience with the Moon would mark a defining moment. Looking back on the unlikely spring of 2020, the “Moon Landing at Harpeth Hall” was a beacon that united our community ahead of the historic COVID-19 global pandemic, during the March 3rd tornado, and before the straight-line wind storm that knocked out power for most of our community on May 3rd. Museum of the Moon inspired our students and teachers to gather beneath it for interdisciplinary learning and artistic expression. The artwork drew our parents and alumnae together for educational and celebratory events, reinforced the strength in our community, and reconnected us to the moon and the world we share. We are most grateful for the generosity of our patron of the arts donor, and for the vision of our Main Event Co-Chairs and Harpeth Hall Parents Association volunteers who provided this extraordinary week-long experience for everyone on our campus — students, faculty, parents, alumnae, and visitors.
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