Our Story

A Legacy of Visionary Women

In 1925, thirteen women came together with a vision to create a women’s city club in Hartford. Within months, under the leadership of Annie Eliot Trumbull, the group grew to more than 400 progressive women, establishing the first private women’s club in Hartford. Their mission was to provide a center for women’s work, thought, and action, and to advance women’s interests in science, literature, and art.

They purchased the grand 1895 Theodore Lyman House at 22 Woodland Street, just steps from the Mark Twain House, transforming it into a hub for social, intellectual, and artistic gatherings. The Ballroom, known for its superb dance floor, was added in 1930. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, and the Club continues to be recognized for its preservation stewardship.

A Century Later

Today, we continue that legacy as Hartford’s premier private women’s club. We offer member dining and guest rooms; a full calendar of social gatherings; programs and learning opportunities; special-interest groups; member-led committees; and private event space for meetings and celebrations. Members support one another, contribute to the Club, and give back to our community through special projects and volunteer work.

Empowering Women Through Education: T&C Scholarship Fund

A fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving*

Recognizing the power of a college education to advance women’s goals and financial independence, the Club established this fund more than 23 years ago to assist Hartford-area women age 25+ pursuing an undergraduate degree at a Greater Hartford college. To date, $350,000+ has been awarded to 142 deserving women—many balancing work and family while completing their studies.

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Preserving Our Historic Home:
The Lyman Heritage Preservation Foundation