The stately
four-story home of the American News Women's Club, built at the
turn of the century, is frequently the gathering place for Washington's
media leaders, resident dignitaries, corporate pacesetters and
distinguished foreign visitors.
For fine entertaining in the Washington tradition, the
American News Women'sClub offers an eloquent
setting conveniently located in the heart of Washington's Embassy Row, three
andone-half blocks northwest of the Dupont Circle metro. The clubhouse
is centrally locatedto the many attractions
and accommodations of our Nation's Capital.
Host to world-famous luminaries over the past forty years, the Club's home
features an elegant and warm setting for a variety of occasions. Accommodating
as many as one-hundred for a standing cocktail buffet or seated, thirty-six
in theformal dining room.
From management retreats and seminars to meetings, news conferences and ceremonial
occasions, from intimate dinners to gala wedding receptions, the ANWC headquarters
surrounds its guests with the comfort of the grand architecture of our forefathers.
The entry hall and staircase are a perfect
backdrop for memorable photographs, while the dining room, parlor and drawing
room on the second floor provide an ideal environment for formal and informal
events alike.
Coming up the stairs from the black-and-white
tile entry hall, visitors will see the Steinway grand, walls hung
with works of international artists and historic photographs of
First Ladies who have been members. Fireplaces, high ceilings and
three long French windows in the drawing room opening to petite
balconies are a few of the Club's gracious appointments.
One
of the nation's oldest press clubs, The American News Women's Club is
a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) offering educational and professional development
programs in support of women in the journalism and communications professions.
The annual ANWC "Helen Thomas Award" benefit gala awards annual scholarships
to journalism schools. In 2003, the organization was named an historic
site in journalism by the National Society of Professional Journalists
(SPJ).