![leadership plaza](https://www1.lehigh.edu/sites/default/files/media/FoundersWkndGallery-LeadershipPlaza.jpg)
Every October the Lehigh community gathers to celebrate Asa Packer's philanthropic legacy.
![Student speaker](https://www1.lehigh.edu/sites/default/files/media/FoundersWkndGallery-StudentSpeaker.jpg)
Speakers at Founder’s Day often challenge the Lehigh community to show leadership through inclusivity, empathy and concern.
![HST building](https://www1.lehigh.edu/sites/default/files/media/FoundersWkndGallery-Significance.jpg)
Founder’s Day is often used to dedicate buildings, install faculty and recognize various Lehigh achievements.
![Asa Packer Founder's Day](https://www1.lehigh.edu/sites/default/files/media/LehighUniversity_FoundersDay_AsaPacker_1.jpg)
Founder's Day has been a Lehigh tradition since it was first celebrated on October 9, 1879, following the death of Asa Packer that May.
![Marching 97](https://www1.lehigh.edu/sites/default/files/media/LehighUniversity_FoundersDay_Marching97_0.jpg)
Once the ceremony is complete, the Marching 97 leads the crowd down Memorial Walkway to continue the celebration.
![Family Weekend](https://www1.lehigh.edu/sites/default/files/media/FoundersWkndGallery-Family.jpg)
Family Weekend events like the FamilyFest Tailgate add extra excitement to Founder’s Weekend.
![Founder's Day Free T-Shirts](https://www1.lehigh.edu/sites/default/files/media/LehighUniversity_FoundersDay_AsaPackerTshirts_Clutch_0.jpg)
Come for the ceremony, stay for the free T-shirts!
![Lehigh Rally at STEPS](https://www1.lehigh.edu/sites/default/files/media/LehighUniversity_FoundersDay_Celebration_1.jpg)
Celebrate Asa Packer’s legacy at this come-one-come-all festival with food trucks, student entertainment, and plenty of Lehigh tradition.