Patrick Henry: Attorney, Statesman, and Five-time Governor of Virginia Patrick Henry: Attorney, Statesman, and Five-time Governor of Virginia Program Date: Portrayed by Tony Steer Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 10/26/2013 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 11323 Article rating: No rating Tony Steer has been an American History enthusiast for many years, having been a teacher of history and a traveler in history. After visiting Colonial Williamsburg, he became especially interested in Patrick Henry and focused his study on him. Through extensive study and subsequent trips to Williamsburg, Yorktown, Scotchtown and Red Hill where Henry lived, Tony Steer began his adventure into the world of Patrick Henry. Please join us for lunch and a visit with Patrick Henry. Ms. Rosemary Ennis Chairman of the Day Read more
Dressed For The Occasion: A Study of Fashion from 1910 - 1970 Dressed For The Occasion: A Study of Fashion from 1910 - 1970 Program Date: Presented by Bette Sherman Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 3/28/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 10977 Article rating: No rating Bette Sherman, fashion historian, will take us on an excursion through nine decades of style and fashion. They call her the “Queen of Stuff” because her personal, extensive collection gives a peek into a century of fashion industry history. She is the go-to girl for props for Hollywood movies! “A lot of what I collect was meant to be thrown away,” Sherman says. From lithograph powder tins and antique advertising to authentic 20s flapper dresses and vintage handbags, Sherman has it all, and will speak about fashion as well as bring items from her fabulous collection. Mrs. Diane Sakmyster……………………………………………Chairman of the Day Read more
THE MIRACLE OF THE NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN Program Date: PRESENTED BT ROSEMARY DEITZER Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 11/14/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 11012 Article rating: No rating North Platte was a small town in the middle of Nebraska on the Union Pacific Railroad. During World War II, this was a major route for moving soldiers across the country for training and to the East and West coasts for training and debarkation. A town of only 12,000 people, North Platte welcomed and fed 6 million soldiers during the war. Union Pacific Depot canteen was open 24 hours a day for 4 years. This story honors our veterans and the wonderful people of North Platte. Chairman of the Day: Mary Russell Read more
IMPRESSIONS OF EGYPT IMPRESSIONS OF EGYPT Program Date: PRESENTED BY TONY & DONNA PERZIGIAN Janet McDaniel / 1/23/2016 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 10177 Article rating: No rating The Perzigians will describe their experiences living in Egypt from December 2010 until June of 2014. When they departed from Cincinnati, they expected to encounter many adventures, but they did not expect to be present for the historic event of the Arab spring. Their presentation will highlight their everyday life as well as the revolutionary political events. Chairman of the Day: Diane Sakmyster Read more
The First 50 Years Program Date: EARLY HISTORY AND FOUNDING Janet Walsh / Thursday, May 18, 2017 0 9352 Article rating: No rating The College Club of Cincinnati was founded in 1892 by eight young women in their twenties. Miss Susan Peabody and seven of her friends initially met in her parents’ home on McGregor Avenue near Auburn. Susan Peabody and three others had graduated from Wellesley College, and membership was limited to Eastern colleges and state universities in Ohio. In establishing their own collegiate club, these young women had already demonstrated a streak of independence and sidestepped organizational hurdles. After graduating from Wellesley in 1886, Susan Peabody had been appointed Director for Ohio by the then-new Association of Collegiate Alumnae (now the Association of University Women). A survey of college graduates in Ohio found that the majority lived in the northern part of the state: therefore, the headquarters for this territory was established in Cleveland. A small group appealed to Miss Peabody to organize a branch in Cincinnati. Because the Association of Collegiate Alumnae required that its members be graduates of accredited four-year colleges and some of the Cincinnati group had attended college only two years, however, they decided to form an independent organization. In the spring of 1892, Miss Peabody returned to Cincinnati from Chicago, where she was teaching, to give her blessing and be hostess to the club at its first meeting. In attendance were Elizabeth R. Kellogg, Sarah Hickenlooper, who later became Mrs. John M. Withrow; Mary L. McMillan; Helen Sage, later Mrs. Fran W. Cottle; Adelaide Miller (Mrs. William Henry Walker); Ada Bremfoerder (Mrs. George Bassett); and Jessie Clinton (Mrs. Lelan Banning), who became the first President. Currently, our history reflects graduates from Smith, Vassar, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke as well as The Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati as well as many other academic institutions. Read more
Caroline Williams’ “Spot in Cincinnati” Caroline Williams’ “Spot in Cincinnati” Program Date: Presented by Carolyn Honkamp Mark Buelsing / 1/27/2018 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 19930 Article rating: No rating Caroline Williams shared her wonderful talent and love of Cincinnati for nearly five decades. “A Spot in Cincinnati” was a much-anticipated regular feature in the Cincinnati Enquirer. Her sketches of landmarks and locations throughout Cincinnati will be shared and discussed. Carole Rauf Chairman of the Day Read more
Cincinnati Architecture: 1800-1860 Cincinnati Architecture: 1800-1860 Program Date: Presented by Carolyn Honkomp, Museum Center Heritage Programs Carolyn Laemmle / 10/12/2019 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 0 8899 Article rating: No rating In the 19th Century, Cincinnati was a dynamic boom town, one of the top ten most populous cities in the United States. Part of that history lives on in buildings that exist today. This program presents a virtual tour of significant structures in the basin and outskirts of Cincinnati, highlighting their architectural styles. The presentation will describe the effects of commerce, European immigration, and cultural influences on the design and utility of structures that created the foundation of our city. Mrs. Mary Russell.... Chairman of the Day Mrs. Cheryl Sieve.... Flower Chairman Read more
JULIA DENT GRANT: THE UNTOLD LOVE STORY OF GEN. ULYSSES S. GRANT JULIA DENT GRANT: THE UNTOLD LOVE STORY OF GEN. ULYSSES S. GRANT Program Date: 9/20/2025 11:30:00 AM Performed in character and in costume by Joyce Lovins-Browning, Lovin’ History’s “histalorian” Rosalyn Fuller / 9/20/2025 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 0 601 Article rating: No rating Reception Invitation All Members, Candidates for Membership, and Guests are invited Time: 11:30 AM Location: The Cincinnati Woman's Club Drawing Room Honoree: Carol Parsons, President Note: Board members please arrive at 11:15 AM 12:00 PM Luncheon and Performance in the Tea Room JULIA DENT GRANT: The Untold Love Story of General Ulysses S. Grant Performed in character and in costume by Joyce Lovins-Browning Lovin History's "histalorian" Program Leadership Chairperson of the Day: Rosalyn Fuller Hospitality: Carolyn Ludwig Menu Hot Chicken Salad Dilled Green Beans tomato aspic quick breads/stickies Mandarin Orange Cake Read more
THE RISE AND FALL OF HOWARD JOHNSON’S THE RISE AND FALL OF HOWARD JOHNSON’S Program Date: 1/17/2026 12:00:00 PM Presented by Susanne Monteith, CCC member and volunteer, The American Sign Museum Marcallene Shockey / 1/17/2026 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 0 471 Article rating: No rating THE RISE AND FALL OF HOWARD JOHNSON'S 12 PM Presented by Susanne Monteith, CCC member and volunteer, The American Sign Museum Fried clams, grilled hot dogs and 28 flavors of ice cream! Who can forget a meal at Howard Johnson’s as we traveled across the country? There are many things to tell about the legendary restaurateur who was the first to introduce franchising to the industry. Marcallene Shockey Chairperson of the Day Jane Hlad Hospitality Board Meeting, 11 am Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon. Traditional pot roast with potatoes a Read more
SWEET TALK ABOUT ESTHER PRICE SWEET TALK ABOUT ESTHER PRICE Program Date: 2/21/2026 12:00:00 PM Presented by Jim Revelos, Former Quality and Purchasing Manager, Esther Price Catherine (Casey) Wagner / 2/21/2026 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 0 557 Article rating: No rating Sweet Talk About Esther Price Presented by Jim Revelos, Former Quality and Purchasing Manager, Esther Price 12:00 PM It’s the 100-year Anniversary of this famous candy business which is still going strong and headquartered in Esther’s hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Did you know that in the 1920s, she made fudge at night to earn extra money for her family and then sold it door to door? Today, many of the company’s products are still handmade and feature Esther’s original recipes. A 13-minute video will be shown. Board Meeting 11:00 Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon. Program Leadership Chairperson of the Day: Casey Wagner Hospitality: Rosalyn Fuller Menu Artichoke chicken with rice pilaf and haricot vert (green beans), Chocolate raspberry cake. Read more