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.
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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.
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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
Since its founding,
the Women's League has donated more than $480,000 to
Washington College.
Membership in the Women’s League is open to all women who wish to become part of the Washington College community.
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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.
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It is not necessary to be a graduate of the college to participate.
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2024 - 2025 EVENTS
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October 22, 2024: Presentation by the Political Science department Faculty member, Flavio Hicke, Polling in Today’s Environment and Specific Polling Results/Indications for this 2024 Election Year.​
November 2024 : 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.
December 2024: Annual Champagne Reception at the home of Washington College president.​
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February 26, 2025 1:00 p.m.: Tea at White Swan Tavern.
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March 18, 2025 Board Meeting
Visitor's Center 1:30
March 20, 2025: (tentative): Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center.
The Event Planning Committee is gauging interest in a trip to the Harriet Tubman
Museum at the end of March. The outing would include a docent-led tour of themuseum and a stroll to the historic Cambridge waterfront, also led by our guide. Of course, lunch would be part of the plan, either in Cambridge or on Kent
Island. If you are interested in this event, please email:
womensleaguewashingtoncollege@gmail.com.
Depending on the level ofpositive response the Event Planning Committee will proceed to make
arrangements for this outing.
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April 15, 2025 Board Meeting
Visitor's Center 1:30
May 1, 2025: Exam Care box distribution.
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May 13: Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Chester River Yacht & Country Club
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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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