History

Served as the venue when Senator Hubert Humphrey unveiled his Health Care Plan, now known as Medicare.
Boycotted the Bethesda Hiser Theater for its State-approved segregation policy in the 1950’s, and the policy was changed.
Debuted the Antiques Show in 1961 which was the Club’s largest fundraiser for over 50 years.
Hosted Senator Taft when he announced his presidential candidacy.
Contributed so much to the Military in WW II that a plane was named in our honor.
Lobbied the State for creation of kindergartens in the Maryland public school system in the 1920’s.
Served as a polling station in the 1940’s and 1950’s.
Provided start-up seed money for WETA in 1961.
Trained a squadron of members to be enemy plane spotters atop Pooks Hill, Bethesda, in the Korean War.
Sold $75,000 in stamps & bonds in 1943, the equivalent of $1,094,041 in 2018.
Was privileged to have First Lady Laura Bush serve as Honorary Chair of the 2007 Antiques Show.
Has hosted a Community Art Show for over 49 years, and counting. . . .
Established two new signature fund-raisers in recent years, the Mystery Mansion community Halloween event and Lunch with Santa.
Has consistently ranked as the largest woman’s club in the Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Has given hundreds of thousands of dollars in academic, art and music scholarships over the years
Contributed over 21,000 volunteer hours of community service in 2023!