Founded in 1911, the American Women's Club in Sweden is the second oldest American Women's Club outside the United States. Louise Woods-Beckman and Carrie Chapman Catt were charter members. Cecilia Graves, wife of the American minister in Sweden (there was no such embassy at this time, only a legation) was the first president. Since then, more then 20 women have served as president, among them the legendary Peggy Johnson, Ruth Eldstrom, and Estelle Bernadotte. The first election was held in the Grand Hotel in Stockholm.

The Club sponsors many activities including bridge, book clubs, gourmet cooking, networking, Swedish conversation, luncheons, gala dinners, seminars, dance lessons and museum tours. The different groups in the AWC have been a valuable way for members not only to create their own local support networks but to make life long friends. Since 1911, we have grown from 16 charter members to over 300. Our membership has fluctuated, individual and global priorities have shifted and have been redefined, but the club and its reasons for existence have remained constant for nearly a century, providing shared warmth, support, fun and motivation to American women and their families living in Sweden.