WOMEN'S LEAGUE of
WASHINGTON COLLEGE
OUR HISTORY
The Women’s League of Washington College was founded in 1951 by Helen S. Gibson, then First Lady of the College. She saw her new group as a way to build closer ties between the college and its surrounding community of Chestertown, Maryland, the elegant colonial city on the banks of the Chester River.
Since its inception, the Women’s League has been a strong presence in the life of Chestertown, providing both social and civic opportunities to its members.
We will begin accepting orders
for Fall Semester
Exam Care Boxes on
September 26.
Since its founding,
the Women's League has donated more than $480,000 to
Washington College.
In June 2024 the Women’s League
presented
$20,500 to Washington College:
$15,000 to the
Helen Gibson Scholarship Fund
$500 to the
Women's League Endowment Fund
$5,000 to Miller Library
Membership in the Women’s League is open to all women who wish to become part of the Washington College community.
In addition to volunteer activities that raise monies to benefit the College and its students, members enjoy a wide range of social events throughout the year.
It is not necessary to be a graduate of the college to participate.
2024 - 2025 EVENTS
October 15, 2024 Board Meeting
Visitor's Center 1:30
October 22, 2024: Presentation by the Political Science department Faculty member, Flavio Hickel, 1PM-2:30 PM Hynson Lounge in Hodson Hall. Topic is Polling in Today’s Environment and Specific Polling Results/Indications for this 2024 Election Year.
November 19, 2024 Board Meeting
Visitor's Center 1:30
November 2024 (Date TBD): International Student Panel. An interactive question and answer session with a Washington College International student panel.
December 5, 2024: Exam Care box distribution.
December 10, 2024: Christmas in Odessa.
Docent-led tour of 4 of the historic buildings followed by lunch at Cantwell’s Tavern. This event will be limited to 24 people and the cost is $35, including lunch. Drinks other than soft drinks are available but are not included. Carpool departure from Wilmer Park at 9:45 a.m.
December 2024 (Date TBD): Annual Champagne Reception at the home of Washington College president.
December 17, 2024 Board Meeting
Visitor's Center 1:30
January 21, 2025 Board Meeting
Visitor's Center 1:30
February 18, 2025 Board Meeting
Visitor's Center 1:30
February 2025 (Date TBD): White Swan Tea.
Second Annual Valentine’s Day Tea at the White Swan Tavern.
March 18, 2025 Board Meeting
Visitor's Center 1:30
March 2025 (Date TBD): Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center.
Road trip to the Harriet Tubman Museum in Cambridge Maryland preceded by lunch at a nearby restaurant.
April 15, 2025 Board Meeting
Visitor's Center 1:30
Spring 2025 (Date TBD): Annual Scholarship Luncheon.
May 1, 2025: Exam Care box distribution.
May 20, 2025 Board Meeting
Visitor's Center 1:30
June 2025 (Date TBD): End of Year Cocktail Party.
Cocktail party to celebrate the end of the 74th year for the WLWC culminating in the presentation of checks to Washington College.
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