Welcome to The Dayton Woman’s Club!
Stop in and visit! Our doors are open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. If you’d like to explore the whole house, join us for a full tour on the first Wednesday of each month—just be sure to reserve your spot in advance!
The Dayton Woman’s Club is an integral part of the community and Dayton’s history. Since our founding in 1916, our purpose has remained the same: to serve as a place for education and culture, and to bring people together for activities that strengthen and empower our community. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we welcome everyone to visit our historic landmark and join us as members.
Coach Designer Handbag Raffle Fundraiser
Win a Designer Coach Handbag and Help Preserve a Piece of Dayton History
Treat yourself and make a difference! The Dayton Woman’s Club is holding a raffle fundraiser for a brand new Coach handbag valued at $500. Every dollar supports the ongoing preservation of our beautiful Victorian-era clubhouse, a treasured part of Dayton’s history and culture since 1916.
Tickets are just $10 each, and you can buy as many as you want!
Only 100 tickets will be sold — buy yours today!
Join Us for Lunch!
Every Wednesday, 11 am to 1 pm
Open to the public – All are welcome
We are pleased to announce that we provide, whenever possible, farm-to-table produce along with our homemade and from-scratch meals and desserts!
Carry-out is also available.
Parties of 5 or more require a reservation made at least two days in advance.
Please call 937-228-1124 and leave a message for reservations or carry-out.
Our menu changes monthly – please check back often.
Private lunches for groups over 20 can be scheduled any day of the week. Pre-registration required.
The cost of each meal supports our mission of empowering women and strengthening our local community with historic preservation, cultural activities, and educational programs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Guided Tours of The Dayton Woman’s Club
Upcoming dates:
12/3, 12/6, 12/8, 12/10, 12/15, 12/17
Take a tour of our historic Victorian mansion circa 1850. Learn about the history of the building, as well as the founding women who were leaders in the community and used the Club to promote music, art, education, civil rights, and suffrage.
ONLINE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED
$10 per person
SOLD OUT
Remembering Dayton’s Christmas Past
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join local historian Andrew Hershner for a warm and nostalgic look at Dayton’s Christmas past—from Rike’s and Elder-Beerman’s iconic displays to the holiday traditions that shaped our city’s celebrations.
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
General admission: $15
Optional meals available for an additional $15
December High Tea
Saturday, December 6th
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Celebrate the season at our December High Tea featuring classical guitarist Christina Darding. Enjoy fine teas, treats, and festive charm in our historic Victorian mansion.
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
DWC Members: $38
General Public: $45
Children 10 & under: $25
Free for ages 3 & under (seat only, no food)
ART WORKSHOP
Glass Mosaic Christmas Tree
Friday, December 5th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 14th, 10 am - 12 pm
Create a beautiful mosaic Christmas tree on reclaimed wood—perfect for your décor or as a handmade holiday gift. Join us on Friday evening or Saturday morning for this festive, beginner-friendly workshop led by local artist Jane Aronhalt of Red Wagon Mosaics.
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
DWC Members: $60
General Public: $70
Boxed dinners available for $15 (Friday only)
Annual Doll High Tea
Saturday, December 13th, 2 pm - 4 pm
— AND —
Sunday, December 14th, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Our sweetest holiday tradition returns—and for the second year, we’re offering two days of festive fun! Bring your favorite little ones and their favorite dolls and join us for tea treats, Nutcracker characters, a doll parade, and charming holiday magic throughout our Victorian mansion.
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
$25 per child | $35 per adult | Under 3 free
Of course, dolls attend for free
NEWS & NOTES
Out and About in the Community
At left: Margaret Kruckemeyer
With her DAR Chapter Johnathan Wright, Margaret Kruckemeyer welcomed home Veterans from Washington, DC on September 15.
This was the first time Honor Flight landed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
From left: Mary Jo Osborn, Karen Manzo
On September 24, Margaret Kruckemeyer, Kim Villalva, Mary Jo Osborn, Karen Manzo, Andrew Herschner, Tony Massoud, and Linda Hudson attended the Dayton Region Walk of Fame Award Luncheon. Energetic and groovy tunes kept people tapping their toes, while the stories and impact of the awardees inspired everyone present.
What’s Cooking in Our Kitchen?
With the approaching fall that can mean only one thing in our kitchen—that’s right, the release of our new Fall Menu!
Get ready for tasty soups and seasonal favorites, all guaranteed to warm you up when it starts to get cool. And of course, don’t forget that wherever possible, our menu consists of farm-to-table produce and homemade and made-from-scratch meals and desserts!
Here are just two new items you will find on our new Fall Lunch Menu:
Sampler Platter – Crackers, bread, Italian deli meats, cheese, fruit, veggies, and a little cucumber-tomato salad
Chef’s Pizza – Gourmet Pizza with a garlic-ricotta-cream cheese spread, roasted tomatoes, prosciutto, and fresh Mozzarella, topped with arugula tossed in lemon juice and white truffle oil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
TAKE A LOOK AROUND!
Kim Faris gives an inside look into DWC’s historical past and our mission for the future.
