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A: The Woman's Club is a 100 year old organization of 1500 members dedicated to the serious intellectual enrichment of women. It was founded in 1894 by a group of fourteen daring women who felt strongly that women should have the opportunity for continuing education — and it continues today with that same mission.
Q: Where is the club located?
A: The Woman's Club has made its headquarters downtown in the historic Bolling Haxall House at 211 East Franklin Street in Richmond, Virginia since 1900.
Q: A number of organizations have relocated to the suburbs. What are The Woman's Club’s long range plans?
A: The club made a decision in the 1930s to remain downtown. At the Centennial celebration in 1994, it reaffirmed its commitment to remain here and to vigorously support civic efforts to revitalize downtown. The Bolling Haxall House is an architectural gem. Indeed, the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is a Virginia Historic Landmark, and has received several prestigious preservation awards. Therefore, The Woman's Club feels it is very important to preserve the house for its own use and the use and enjoyment of the community at large.
Q: Is the club open to the public?
A: The house is open to the public, free of charge for individual and group tours by appointment and can be rented for business and social functions. Additionally, the Club encourages the public to take advantage of the lecture series that takes place twice a year, the Concert Ballet, and Theatre at the Bolling Haxall House, all of which bring people downtown for intellectual stimulation and to enjoy the performing arts in a unique setting.
Q: Does The Woman's Club perform any community service?
A: Members are not required to perform community service, however, the Club supports two community efforts that fall within the mission statement. The Club has supported the Women's Leadership Program at William Byrd Community House, has underwritten tickets for inner-city school children at Theatre IV, and actively supports its neighbor the Richmond Women's Center. Also, the house is made available to non-profit organizations at a discounted price for their events related to education or the arts.