Welcome to The Dayton Woman’s Club!
Stop in and visit! Our doors are open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
If you’d like to explore the whole house, join us for a full tour on the first Wednesday of each month—just be sure to reserve your spot in advance!
The Dayton Woman’s Club is an integral part of the community and Dayton’s history. Since our founding in 1916, our purpose has remained the same: to serve as a place for education and culture, and to bring people together for activities that strengthen and empower our community. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we welcome everyone to visit our historic landmark and join us as members.
Join Us for Lunch!
Every Wednesday, 11 am to 1 pm
Open to the public – All are welcome
We are pleased to announce that we provide, whenever possible, farm-to-table produce along with our homemade and from-scratch meals and desserts!
Carry-out is also available.
Parties of 5 or more require a reservation made at least two days in advance.
Please call 937-228-1124 and leave a message for reservations or carry-out.
Our menu changes monthly – please check back often.
Private lunches for groups over 20 can be scheduled any day of the week. Pre-registration required.
The cost of each meal supports our mission of empowering women and strengthening our local community with historic preservation, cultural activities, and educational programs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Guided Tours of The Dayton Woman’s Club
Tours are typically given on the first Wednesday of the month at 1 pm.
Upcoming dates: 9/2, 10/7, 11/4
Take a tour of our historic Victorian mansion circa 1850. Learn about the history of the building, as well as the founding women who were leaders in the community and used the Club to promote music, art, education, civil rights, and suffrage.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$10 per person
Tai Chi Classes
FALL CLASS (6 WEEKS - $125 for full session)
Wednesday Mornings, 10 – 11 am | September 9 – October 14, 2026
WINTER CLASS (8 WEEKS - $165 for full session)
Wednesday Mornings, 10 – 11 am | October 28 – December 16, 2026
Experience the traditional art of Tai Chi in the beautiful setting of The Dayton Woman’s Club ballroom, led by Tara Mar, Certified Lai Tung Pai Style Instructor. This gentle, low-impact practice supports strength, balance, flexibility, and focus — especially beneficial for seniors. Chairs are available for added support.
Register and pay online for full sessions, or drop in and pay $25 per class at the door.
Celebrate 250! Fall Community Book Read
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Join us for a lively café-style discussion of We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America by Norah O’Donnell as we reflect on America’s 250th. Read the book in advance and come ready to share your questions, observations, and ideas. Haven’t finished it? You’re still welcome to join the conversation!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Free to attend. Guests are asked to purchase lunch from our menu.
HISTORY SERIES
Remembering Dayton’s Canal Era
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Seating/Optional dinner begins at 5:15pm | Presentation runs from 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Join Dayton Historian Andrew Hershner for a fascinating look at the Miami and Erie Canal and its impact on Dayton. Through historic photographs and stories, explore the canal’s route, the businesses and buildings that once lined its banks, and the changes that eventually brought the canal era to an end.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$15 General Admission (includes snacks and light refreshments)
Optional meals available for $15
Ikebana Flower Workshop
Friday, September 25, 2026
5:20 pm to 7:00 pm
Discover the beauty of ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, in this hands-on workshop led by instructor Yuuka Ishui. Learn the basic principles of this creative and calming art form as you design your own arrangement to take home. No experience is needed, and beginners are welcome.
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED
DWC Members: $45 | General Public: $50
TAKE A LOOK AROUND!
Kim Faris gives an inside look into DWC’s historical past and our mission for the future.
