Dec.
06
Gospel Choir concert
7:00pm
Swasey turns 💯
A magnificent gift
The highest point on campus, Swasey Chapel has served as a lodestar for generations of students returning home to The Hill.
Dedicated in 1924 and funded by trustee Ambrose Swasey, the chapel was built as a house of worship and served as the centerpiece of the Greater Denison expansion plan. Today, it hosts ceremonies both spiritual and secular, performances and artists of all genres, and too many weddings to count.
In times of joy and sorrow, in days of celebration and remembrance, no place on campus has united us like Swasey.
A true campus icon.
Completed in
1924
Swasey’s height
Over 140 feet!
bricks make up Swasey's walls
700,000+
First Swasey wedding:
(Josephine Darrow ❤️ Gordon Shorney) May 17, 1924
(Josephine Darrow ❤️ Gordon Shorney) May 17, 1924
Named for
American mechanical engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, astronomer, and philanthropist
Ambrose Swasey
organ pipes
3,207
Swasey's own "semi-secret society"
The Bell Ringers
Listen: "To Denison" on the chapel bells
A century of Swasey
Upcoming Events at Swasey
Dec.
07
Orchestra Pops concert
7:00pm
Dec.
13
'I Feel the Blues Moving In'
7:00pm
Mar.
06
2025
Apr.
02
2025
Support the next century of Swasey
Swasey Chapel has undergone more than a half dozen significant renovations, including the recent rebuilding of the pipe organ. As it begins its second century, the campus icon will need further work to retain its beauty and relevance.
Make a gift today to support renovations and maintenance!
Picture-perfect celebrations
Weddings, award ceremonies, standing ovations: the chapel is a place for joy.
Your best Swasey moment belongs here.
The chapel is a place where memories are made. Tell us about your favorite experiences, whether it’s ringing the bells, accepting awards, seeing a great show, or saying ‘I do’ in front of family and friends. Send us your photos, too!
