In 1770, twenty-one Harvard students crowded into a dorm room to celebrate the establishment of a new on-campus society. Nympus Hatch and his fellow members pledged to maintain the club's secrecy and "to cultivate the social affections and cherish the feelings of friendship and patriotism" amongst them. Most importantly, they mandated that "the members in alphabetical order shall provide a pot of hasty pudding for every meeting."

Two centuries later, the Pudding continues as a cornerstone of the Harvard experience and is the source of lasting friendships. The oldest social club in the United States, associated before the country's independence, the Pudding boasts a distinguished membership, including five U.S. Presidents. Throughout the years, the Club has continued to attract a lively group that carries on our many special traditions including Strawberry Night, Holiday Dinner and the ever scandalous Leather and Lace party!

In 1770, twenty-one Harvard students crowded into a dorm room to celebrate the establishment of a new on-campus society. Nympus Hatch and his fellow members pledged to maintain the club's secrecy and "to cultivate the social affections and cherish the feelings of friendship and patriotism" amongst them. Most importantly, they mandated that "the members in alphabetical order shall provide a pot of hasty pudding for every meeting."

Two centuries later, the Pudding continues as a cornerstone of the Harvard experience and is the source of lasting friendships. The oldest social club in the United States, associated before the country's independence, the Pudding boasts a distinguished membership, including five U.S. Presidents. Throughout the years, the Club has continued to attract a lively group that carries on our many special traditions including Strawberry Night, Holiday Dinner and the ever scandalous Leather and Lace party!