A walk through the history of the Woman’s Club

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Woman's Clubs, also called Women's Clubs, have played a pivotal role in communities throughout history. Through the clubs, women can meet and advocate for their communities in unique ways. This includes our own community. Monticello's Woman's Club has existed for over a century, and during this time, it has contributed generously to the growth and culture of Monticello. Woman's Clubs got started during the late 1860s, when many individuals' minds had made a shift toward progressive ideals and movements like abolition and suffrage were gaining steam. At the time, many women would meet in literary circles for social gatherings, which created a welcomi