PROGRAMS & EVENTS
A Voice for Social Change – The Life of Activist Hallie Quinn Brown
Celebrate Black History Month with us and hear Dr. Amy Hobbs Harris discuss Hallie Quinn Brown, an educator and elocutionist who pioneered the movement for African American women’s clubs.
$10 per person
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
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Guided Tour of The Dayton Woman’s Club
Multiple dates and times are available in November and December. Click HERE for more information and to buy tickets.
Take a guided 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.
Cost: $10 – ONLINE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED
Annual Doll High Tea
Sunday 12/08 and Sunday 12/15: this event is so popular that we added another date!
Calling all doll lovers, young and old! If you have a favorite little someone who has a favorite little doll, you are invited to bring them and enjoy an afternoon of food and fun at our Annual Doll High Tea!
Click HERE for more information and to buy tickets.
Speaker Series: Travel Tips with Jan Austin
Jan Austin, local owner and tour operator of Dayton’s Bee On the Go Travel, will tell us about 100 great travel destinations, plus the pros and cons of using a travel agent vs. booking everything yourself.
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED – $10 per person
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Holiday Market & Basement Bazaar Fundraiser
FREE ENTRY! Check some holiday gifts off your list and help preserve our historic landmark at this unique fundraiser. Discover handcrafted treasures from local artisans and merchants, homemade baked goods, and hidden gems at the Basement Bazaar.
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Art Series: The Art of Jewelry Making Workshop
Make your own crystal and pearl double-woven bracelet at this fun and creative workshop! Our instructor will teach us how to make a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art while you learn some jewelry-making and care tips. Also, bring those favorite broken pieces—we can make simple repairs and get ideas for repurposing those special older pieces. All materials are included to make the bracelet. Snack and drinks provided.
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
$40 DWC members; $50 general public
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Monthly Game Night
Bring your games and friends for our Family-Friendly Game Night – Table and Board Games, Magic the Gathering, Cards, all sorts! Snacks and drinks provided.
Walk-Ins Welcome! PAY AT THE DOOR – $5 per person
To RSVP, call 937-228-1124
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History Series: Wonderful Women of the Miami Valley
Local historian Angie Hoschouer Berghuis will tell us all about some of Dayton’s most interesting and exciting women in history!
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED – $10 per person
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Art Series: Dynamic Duo – Color & Collage Workshop
Join us for a fun evening of personal expression through art! Guided by artist Marsha Pippenger, you will select beautiful papers to build an original collage on paper. All materials will be provided — just bring yourself!
$45 DWC members, $50 non-members
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
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Pink Topaz Jewelry Raffle Fundraiser
Enter to win a new gorgeous pink topaz jewelry set! (retail value $1,500)
Tickets are just $20 each!
All proceeds will go towards the preservation of our historic downtown Dayton landmark
Click HERE to buy yours today!
Dayton Woman’s Club: A 1920-21 Yearbook
Enjoy lunch with us and hear local historian Angie Hoschouer Berghuis tell us about the special interest clubs and charitable work that the Woman’s Club and its members offered to the community during the early 1920s. The program features more than 25 men and women, including Marie J. Kumler, the founder of the Woman’s Club.
$25 DWC members, $30 non-members (includes lunch)
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
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Monthly Game Night
Bring your games and friends for our Family-Friendly Game Night – Table and Board Games, Magic the Gathering, Cards, all sorts! Snacks and drinks provided.
To RSVP, call 937-228-1124 Walk-Ins Welcome!
PAY AT THE DOOR – $5 per person
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Appraisal Fair
Family treasures and hand-me-downs may prove more valuable than you would expect! Find out the value of your art, china, collectibles, jewelry, and more at our appraisal fair hosted by certified appraiser George Higby, aka The Antique Nomad.
Entrance Fee: $10 per person
Appraisal Fee: $15 per item (limit 10 items)
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Ohio History Open Doors
FREE EVENT!
In 1916, this beautiful Mansion, built ca. 1848-50, became the home of the Dayton Woman’s Club. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and is commemorated with an Ohio marker!
Your visit will include a 30-minute discussion led by our resident historian, Mollie Hauser, followed by an in-depth tour of the mansion, and conclude with refreshments.
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History Series: Boss Kett & The Delco
Come hear Mr. Chuck Johnson, one of Charles Kettering’s Engineers, discuss the founder of Delco and head of research at GM and what it was like to work for Dayton’s Most Famous Inventor!
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED – $10 per person
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Monthly Game Night
Bring your games and friends for our Family Friendly Game Night – Table and Board Games, Magic the Gathering, Cards, all sorts! Snacks and drinks provided.
To RSVP, call 937-228-1124 Walk-Ins Welcome!
PAY AT THE DOOR – $5 per person
Click HERE for more information on this event.
Tea Workshop
Join us for our Tea Workshop! Learn from Cassie Ruhlman, owner of Antiquity Teahouse, about the History of Tea, Tea steeping 101, Tea Manners, and Tea Blending. Then, create your own unique blend! Guests are invited to bring their own tea cup and saucer so we can see how unique and different each one will be!
Tea, scones with jam and cream, tea sandwiches, and mini desserts will be served.
$60 DWC members, $65 non-members
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
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Lunch & Learn: All About Agatha Christie
Enjoy lunch with us and hear Katherine Watson from the Washington-Centerville Public Library give a presentation on Agatha Christie, the best-selling novelist of all time with 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections.
$25 DWC members, $30 non-members (includes lunch)
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
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Paint & Sip: Chinese Brushwork
Join us at our Paint & Sip event to learn about ancient East Asian ink-and-wash brush painting. Enjoy a glass of wine or a mimosa while you create your own beautiful artwork. This hands-on workshop will be led by Sinclair College professor Dr. Yufeng Wang.
Lotus Flowers painting from 6 pm - 8 pm
Advance ticket purchase is required.
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Lunch & Learn: All About Erma Bombeck
Enjoy lunch with us and hear Katherine Watson from the Washington-Centerville Public Library give a presentation on Dayton’s very own beloved humorist, Erma Bombeck.
$25 DWC members, $30 non-members (includes lunch)
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
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Game Night
Bring your table games and friends for our Family Friendly Game Night– snacks and drinks included.
Walk-Ins Welcome!
PAY AT THE DOOR – $10 per person
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Lunch & Learn: Ohio Cradle of Presidents
Enjoy lunch with us and hear Katherine Watson from the Washington-Centerville Public Library give a presentation on the eight U.S. Presidents from Ohio. Learn all about their lives and years in the White House.
$25 DWC members, $30 non-members (includes lunch)
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
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Paint & Sip: Chinese Brushwork
Join us at our Paint & Sip event to learn about ancient East Asian ink-and-wash brush painting. Enjoy a glass of wine or a mimosa while you create your own beautiful artwork. This hands-on workshop will be led by Sinclair College professor Dr. Yufeng Wang.
Two event times:
3 pm -5 pm: Panda & Bamboo painting
SOLD OUT–6 pm - 8 pm: Peonies & Birds painting
Advance ticket purchase is required.
Click HERE for more information and to buy tickets.
Lunch & Learn: History and Culture of East Asian Women
Enjoy lunch with us and hear Dr. Yufeng Wang, Sinclair College professor and local artist, give a presentation on East Asian Women. May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and this is a great opportunity to learn and celebrate the important role that Asian and Pacific Americans have played in our shared history and culture.
$25 DWC members, $30 non-members (includes lunch)
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
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Speaker Series: History of The Dayton Woman’s Club
Come and listen to our very own historian, Mollie Hauser discuss the history of The Dayton Woman’s Club!
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED – $10 per person
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May Lunch & Learn
Enjoy lunch with us and hear Monica Snow, Vice President of Preservation Dayton, discuss preserving the Dayton region's historic neighborhoods and landmarks.
$25 DWC members, $30 non-members (includes lunch)
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
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Mother’s Day Lunch
Celebrate Mother’s Day with lunch at The Dayton Woman’s Club! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
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Speaker Series: History of Dayton
Come and listen to historian Andrew Hershner discuss the history of Dayton, including the great flood!
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED – $10 per person
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April Lunch & Learn
Enjoy lunch with us and hear Dayton author and historian, Sara Kaushal, discuss her books, Murder & Mayhem in Dayton and the Miami Valley and Dayton Ghosts & Legends!
$25 DWC members, $30 non-members (includes lunch)
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
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Easter Brunch
Come join us for a festive Easter Brunch with family and friends! Advance ticket purchase is required.
Adults: $30 members, 35 non-members
Children 10 and under : $15, Children under 5: Free
Click HERE to view the menu and buy tickets.
Women in Diverse Cultures
FREE EVENT! Celebrate Women’s History Month at our Women in Diverse Cultures event, presented by Children’s Historical Publishing in collaboration with The Dayton Woman’s Club and Sinclair College. This event will feature a brief presentation followed by a panel discussion with panelists from different cultures. The “Women Strong” Art Exhibition will be on display as well.
Registration is required by 3/24 for this free event
Click HERE for more information and to sign up.