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The Woman’s Club educates, inspires, and engages
today’s women by offering exposure to new ideas and new people.

Respectfully Provocative Since 1894

In 1894, fourteen Richmond women came together in the parlor of Jane Crawford Looney Lewis’s home on West Franklin Street. By the time they left, they had established a literary and cultural association designed for “the delightful friction of well-trained minds,” at a time when most women weren’t allowed to go to college.

Committed to educating, inspiring, and engaging our members for over 130 years

The Woman’s Club continues this tradition today, now on East Franklin Street from the Bolling Haxall House, it's historic home in the heart of downtown Richmond, with over 1,200 members.

We embolden one another and seek diverse perspectives

Every Monday, we gather to hear leading speakers from around the world,on topics ranging from science to art to philosophy.

We have championed education and the arts

Our members have founded schools, scholarships, libraries, and museums.
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A Tradition of Renowned Speakers, Special Events, Trips and Tours

Geraldine Brooks

Pulitzer Prize Winning Novelist

Anna Quindlen

Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist

Patrick O’Connell

Michelin Star Chef

Ken Farmer

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The Bolling Haxall House Foundation is dedicated to preserving this Virginia Historic Landmark as a community resource. Built in 1858 and meticulously restored and preserved since the 1990s, The Bolling Haxall House stands as a reminder of Richmond’s remarkable past and serves the community today as a location for civic, government, and nonprofit group meetings and gatherings.

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The Campaign for the Bolling Haxall House

Honor Our Past, Inspire Our Future

We are excited to announce the launch of a capital campaign to renovate the heart of our treasured home, the Auditorium. The Auditorium is our central gathering place for education and learning and an important community resource.

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Celebrate in Timeless Style

From elegant weddings to company summits to momentous birthdays, anniversaries, and more, our team pores over every last detail to ensure your event is as exquisite as the setting. The Bolling Haxall House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is an ideal setting for your next milestone or event.

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