GHS visits Khewra Salt mines and Katas Raj temples Apr04

GHS visits Khewra Sa...

On March 15, 2013 the Griswold History Society arranged a one day trip to Khewra Salt mines and Katas Raj temples. The Khewra mines are the second largest salt mines in the world. Legend has it that the salt was discovered by the troops of  Alexander the Great in 320 BC. Throughout South...

GHS & SBS visit South Punjab Mar13

GHS & SBS visit ...

The Grisworld History Society and Senior Biology Society visited South Punjab in a three-day trip organised by the two societies. Students visited Bahaudin Zakria Tomb, Sharukn-e-Alam tomb, Noor Mehal, Darbar Mehal, Derawar Fort and Cholistan Desert in Multan and Bahawalpur. The students also...

GHS hosts Ms Bapsi Sidhwa in conversation with Prof Ira Hasan Feb28

GHS hosts Ms Bapsi S...

On 27 February 2013, the Griswold History Society hosted the world renowned Pakistani author, Ms Bapsi Sidhwa in conversation with Professor Ira Hasan, Professor of English at FC College, and former Principal, Kinnaird College. In the conversation Ms Sidhwa reminisced about her time in...

A talk on Literature and the Question of Identity by Wajahat Ali & Shadab Hashmi Feb28

A talk on Literature...

On Thursday, 21 February 2013, the Griswold History Society in collaboration with the Ewing Literary Society and English Club hosted a talk on ‘Literature and the Question of Identity.’ The speakers were Pakistani-American playwright Wajahat Ali and Pakistani-American Poet Shadab Zeest...

Griswold History Society visits historical places of Lahore Jan14

Griswold History Soc...

The Griswold History Society arranged a one-day trip to historical religious centers in Lahore. Students visited Masjid Wazir Khan reflecting Muslim heritage after which they had a typical Punjabi breakfast. The next destination was Gurdwara Sahab a sacred place for the Sikh community all over...

Griswold History Society visits Mangla Dam and Rohtas Fort Nov30

Griswold History Soc...

The Griswold History Society arranged a one-day trip to the historical places of the neighboring cities of Lahore ie Rohtas Fort (Jehlum) and Mangla Dam. The visit to Rohtas Fort was an effort to revive and admire the beauty of the neglected heritage of our country. Rohtas Fort is...