The local fraternity continued to gain members and managed to acquire a house on 339 Carlisle Street, just across from Stevens Hall, the fourth oldest building on the campus. Official correspondence began with Theta Chi Fraternity in spring 1951. A motto and badge were adopted, and the group chose a new name, Alpha Theta Chi. The "Star and Crescent Club" began recruiting members and created a new goal of forming a local fraternity that would pursue affiliation with a strong national. A total of eleven chapters were represented at Gettysburg College when three students met on the night of Octowith the intention of bringing a new social fraternity on campus to meet the needs of the Collegeās increased enrollment. Many other national groups installed chapters throughout the 1880s. The campus was overun by both armies and many buildings were used as makeshift hospitals. During the battle, many students and faculty evacuated, while others remained hidden in their homes. Phi Kappa Psi, became its first national fraternity, installed as the Pennsylvania Epsilon Chapter in 1855 and was soon joined by Phi Gamma Delta in 1858 and then by Sigma Chi in 1863, just a few months prior to the battle. Fraternities have long been a part of the college. The Pennsylvania College of Gettysburg, the oldest Lutheran college in America, was granted its charter on April 7, 1832. What other ties does Theta Chi Fraternity have to Gettysburg? It would appear that the involvement of the brothers from Alpha Chapter at the battle was only the beginning. Today, we continue to discover our other connections to this historical town. Yesterday in Part 1, the Fraternity explored the brothers that served during the Battle of Gettysburg. Hallowed Ground: Gettysburg's Theta Chi Connection (Part II)
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