History

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

Since 1911, we have grown from 16 charter members to more than 200. While our membership has fluctuated and individual and global priorities have shifted and have been redefined, the club and its reasons for existence remained constant for over a century—providing shared warmth, support, fun and motivation to American women and their families living in Sweden.​

Continuing to Grow

Since 1911, we have grown from 16 charter members to over 200. 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.