The oldest local fraternity?

[CGVermont]

Lambda Iota Fraternity founded at the University of Vermont in 1836, is the oldest local. It was offered by many nationals to become a chapter because of the character and traditions they represented however; the Society elected to stay local and maintains strong membership and all its traditions.

V/R
CG '99

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by CGVermont

Lambda Iota Fraternity founded at the University of Vermont in 1836, is the oldest local. It was offered by many nationals to become a chapter because of the character and traditions they represented however; the Society elected to stay local and maintains strong membership and all its traditions.

V/R
CG '99

That's what I thought. I remember that from my time at UVM, before I transferred.

[The_Grip]

Though I wouldn't call it a fraternity in the sense you probably mean, the Jefferson Society (Phi Pi Theta) at Virginia was founded in 1825 and claims to be the oldest continually operating GLO in America. Apparently, Phi Beta Kappa is older but was disbanded at some point.

In case you are interested: Its web site

[GreekGirl604]

Lambda Iota was one of my (and my sisters) favorite houses to hang out at when I was at UVM!