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 May 2025, the Women’s League
presented
$25,000 to Washington College:
$20,000 to the
Helen Gibson Scholarship Fund
$5,000 to the
Library and Academic Technology Department
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Since its founding,
the Women's League has donated more than $510,000 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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Feeling Creative?
​In honor of our 75th Anniversary,
WLWC is holding a design contest
for a new, updated logo to honor the past,
enjoy the present and celebrate the future
of supporting Washington College Students.
You do not have to be an artist to
enter - a conceptual design will do -
use your talents, use AI, be creative and
have fun with this project.
Design entries may be submitted
to Barbara Brown
by mail or email attachment
no later than
Saturday, November 1
2025 EVENTS
Welcome Back Lunch - September 23
at the Chester River Yacht Country Club Dock Bar ​
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Fall Tour to Mount Harmon and Lunch in Chesapeake City
October 23, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Docent led tour of Mount Harmon followed by a lunch at a restaurant in Chesapeake City.
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Talk with Professor Valerie Imbruce
November 19, 2:45 - 3:45
Overview of CES and Food Systems
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Exam Care Packing and Distribution
December 4
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Dickens Holiday Shop
December 6
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Holiday Champagne Reception
December date to be determined
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Donations to the Women's League are always welcome!
