The College Club of Boston
at 44 Commonwealth Avenue
About Our Club
Founded in 1890 as the first women’s college club in the United States.
The College Club of Boston is an inclusive club for individuals to come together and casually socialize, share stories and experiences, and continue to grow intellectually.
“A rich past, a dynamic present…” begins a description of our history. According to lore, 19 women gathered on a chilly December day in 1890 in the Back Bay and decided to form a club where they could “enjoy sociability and companionship” with like-minded-women (and now men).
With book and specialty clubs, afternoon teas, author lectures, and interactive events, our members engage and learn together. Members can also entertain in our historic brownstone and host family and friends in our Bed & Breakfast Victorian guestrooms, which are also available to non-members.
Join
The College Club
Membership honors college graduates as well as those who have achieved success in other areas of life, and who wish to meet new friends.
Stay
Bed & Breakfast
We offer a unique bed & breakfast experience at our brownstone on the first block of Commonwealth Avenue.
Host
Weddings & Events
Our stately rooms and Back Bay location make for the perfect setting for many types of events.
As FEATURED ON cHRONICLE!
The ABC television show Chronicle featured The College Club in a special episode called “Gatekeepers of Boston”, focusing on people who guard or protect specific places. Our Club, being 135 years old and the first women’s private collegiate club in America, was featured. The link to the TV show clip is below, and our segment begins at 2min30sec.
In Boston's Back Bay, preserving history and creating community