About us
A history of service
Abbie Howard Hunt Stuart founded The Woman's Club of Olympia to improve the lives of women and to serve the community in 1883, six years before Washington became a State (history). The Woman's Clubhouse was built in 1908 and later named for Abbie Stuart. (clubhouse history)
As the only Woman's Club on the west coast run by a woman, this was a profound location that bravely ushered in change for the Olympia community. The suffrage movement was realized here.
Who we are
The Women's Club of Olympia is a non-profit, nondenominational, nonpartisan volunteer service organization.
Woman's Clubs are dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. As the first Woman's Club in the Pacific Northwest run by a woman, the Woman's Club of Olympia worked to bring the right to vote to women and still works today to empower women in the Olympia area.
The Woman's Club of Olympia is an affiliate of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, which transforms lives each day, not only with monetary donations but with hands-on tangible projects that provide immediate impact in local communities.
The Abigail Stuart House
The Abigail Stuart House was built in 1908 and is a registered historic building located in the heart of Olympia. It is used as the clubhouse for The Woman's Club of Olympia and can be rented by anyone in the community.
The main floor features a luxurious ballroom with parlor and a chef's kitchen. The second floor has a salon and an intimate dance studio.
The revenue generated from events is used to help the community by assisting The Woman’s Club of Olympia!
What we believe
As a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (Washington DC) since 1890, the Women's Clubs support the following community impact items:
Equality
Equal pay for equal work
Rights
Equal rights for women
Addiction
Alcohol/Drug abuse education for women & youth
Health
Pure Food and Drug Act
Environment
Conservation movement for 1st forest preserve
Mental Health
Youth suicide prevention
Labor
Eight-hour work week/Child labor laws
Justice
National model for juvenile courts
"We look for unity, but unity in diversity."
General Federation of Women's Club motto since 1901
Become a clubwoman today!
