Tag: Fraternities

Amherst College in 1821

Phi Kappa Psi and Drew House

Thomas Gibbs portrait

Established in 1922, Charles Drew House possesses a storied past, most notably holding the distinction of welcoming Amherst College’s first African American fraternity member, Thomas Gibbs. Fraternities have always been interesting institutions for me and have a long history on Amherst College’s campus. When I was first looking into the history of Drew House, I…