1852

Mary Ann Dupont (Lines), Mary Elizabeth Myrick (Daniel), and Martha Bibb Hardaway (Redding) founded the Philomathean Society on January 4th, 1852, and announced publicly on March 4th, 1852.

1904

The Philomathean Society joined the National Panhellenic Conference in 1904 and became known as Phi Mu.

1916

Phi Mu's creed was adopted at the National Convention.

To lend to those less fortunate a helping hand.
To think of God as a protector and guide of us all.
To keep forever sacred the memory of those we have loved and lost.
To be to others what we would they would be to us.
To keep our lives gentle, merciful and just,
Thus being true to the womanhood of love.

To walk in the way of honor, guarding the purity of our thoughts and deeds.
Being steadfast in every duty small or large.
Believing that our given word is binding.
Striving to esteem the inner man above culture, wealth or pedigree.
Being honorable, courteous, tender,
Thus being true to the womanhood of honor.

To serve in the light of truth avoiding egotism, narrowness and scorn.
To give freely of our sympathies.
To reverence God as our Maker, striving to serve Him in all things.
To minister to the needy and unfortunate.
To practice day by day love, honor, truth.

Thus keeping true to the meaning, spirit and reality of

Phi Mu.

1939

A smaller sorority, Alpha Delta Theta, merged with Phi Mu in 1939.

1983

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals joined forces with Phi Mu and becomes Phi Mu's national philanthropy.

1999

Phi Mu became the first sorority to have a National Philanthropy Day. The tradition still continues into the present.