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—regardless of gender—to visit our historic landmark and join us as members.
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: October 1st, November 5th
Tours are given on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm.
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
ART SERIES
East Asian Moon Festival: Brush Painting Workshop
TWO SESSIONS:
Thriving Peonies in the Moonlight: Friday, September 19, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Legendary Moon Lady: Saturday, September 20, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Celebrate the East Asian Moon Festival with a special workshop led by Dr. Yufeng Wang of Sinclair College. Enjoy music, moon cakes, and tea while learning the ancient art of ink-and-wash brush painting. Attend one or both to create different paintings!
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
$45 general admission, $38 member admission.
All materials provided.
HISTORY SERIES
Let’s Go Downtown: Remembering the Golden Age of Downtown Dayton Shopping (1890s–1990s)
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us as Andrew Hershner shares photos and memorabilia from Dayton’s iconic department stores and the original Arcade, celebrating the city’s vibrant shopping scene from the 1890s through the 1990s.
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
$15 per person
Optional boxed dinner available.
CELEBRATE WORLD CARDMAKING DAY
October High Tea
Saturday, October 4th
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Join us for our October High Tea and celebrate the season with tea and creativity. Guests will enjoy a traditional three-course service along with a special World Cardmaking Day activity—design up to four handmade cards to keep or donate to Dayton Children’s Hospital.
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
DWC Members: $38, General Public: $45, Kids 10 & under: $25
HISTORY SERIES
The Legacy of African Americans in Dayton
Thursday, October 9, 2025
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join historians Larry Crowe and Olabisi Olakolade for an inspiring presentation that brings to life the stories and voices of African Americans whose contributions have shaped Dayton’s history.
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
$15 per person
Optional boxed dinner available.
FUNDRAISER
Holiday Bazaar
Thursday, November 7th, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 8th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
FREE ENTRY!
For more than a decade, our Holiday Bazaar has been a beloved community tradition. Get a head start on your holiday shopping while helping preserve our historic landmark. Explore handcrafted treasures from local artisans and merchants, and hunt for hidden gems at our tag sale.
Be sure to come hungry—our kitchen will be serving housemade meals, tasty snacks, and irresistible baked goods. We look forward to welcoming you!
NEWS & NOTES
Out & About with the DWC
Thank you to DWC Member Dan Gibson for driving his Lightning McQueen car (Disney Cars movie) in this year’s Kettering Holiday at Home Parade on September 1.
Featured guests included: President’s Club of Dayton President, Veronica Bedell-Nevels, Civitan President, Tony Massoud, and Soroptimist Club President, Beverly Odon.
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
Honey Sriracha/Bleu Cheese Chicken Salad – Chopped chicken glazed with sriracha honey, diced tomatoes and red onions, cucumbers, and greens, all tossed in a blue cheese dressing
TAKE A LOOK AROUND!
Kim Faris gives an inside look into DWC’s historical past and our mission for the future.
