Union League – Dining Out
Event Date
12/09/2016
Event Time6:00 pm;
Location
Philadelphia Union League
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
The practice of DINING IN or Dining Out (with spouses) is thought to have formally begun in 16th-century England, though some records indicate that militaries have held formal dinners as far back as the Roman Legions. The Vikings held formal ceremonies to honor and celebrate battles and heroes. During the 18th century, the British Military incorporated the practice of formal dining into their regimental mess system. Customs and rules of the mess were soon institutionalized rules, known as the “Queen’s Regulations”. The mess night or “DINING IN/OUT” became a tradition in all British regiments. The Americans, taking many of their traditions from the British military, held mess nights starting in the 18th century and the tradition continues today at the Union League. The practice of DINING IN/OUT continues at the Union League the night before the Army/Navy and is the Armed Services Council’s Premier Event. All Union League members, guests and non-Union League members are invited to attend a military DINING OUT in honor of the Army/Navy Classic to be held the following day at M & T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD. Join military personnel, midshipmen and cadets and civilians for a grand evening to kick off the festivities.
Dress Code: Military Mess Dress or Formal Civilian Attire
Reservations Required: 215-587-5565
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