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We are a not-for-profit organization with a long local history. Originally a women's institute arranging cultural, educational and charitable programs, we have been co-ed for many years. Membership is open to all who are interested in helping support the charitable and cultural activities promoted by the Club. The public is invited to enjoy the quality programs that are presented on Mondays from October to May. These programs reflect interests in music, art, literature and social studies
The weekly cultural programs are just one part of being associated with The Nineteenth Century Club. Since 1891 we have served the community in a variety of ways locally, nationally, and internationally through countless fundraisers and inumerable hours of volunteer efforts.
The Club is centrally located in the Chicagoland area at 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois. Our nearby neighbors in Oak Park are the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio and the Ernest Hemingway Museum and Birthplace.
The Club facilities are available to enable and support the many charitable activities of our organization.
GO GREEN WITH US
Our building serves as a collection center for our GO GREEN initiative – the collection of recyclable/reusable products. These efforts have already significantly reduced the number of items which are hazardous in the wastestream, reduced the burden on municipal garbage collections, made consumer goods, (such as glasses and cell phones), available for extended use or harvesting for reuse (e.g., toner cartridges), and raised funds directed to local charitable activities.
Computer Recycling (2/1 to 4/30/09) was again a huge success! TWO truckloads were recycled.
 President Sherlynn Reid welcomes you to explore our web site and learn more about the Nineteenth Century Club.
Ever since the Club was established in 1891 by a group of 12 women who had the foresight to realize that education and civic involvement were essential elements in building a community, every President and member has endeavored to continue that fine tradition. Thousands of members have chosen to make a commitment to social responsibility and lifelong learning. They have done so by committing their time and talent to charitable opportunities at the Club and providing weekly programs focusing on the arts, music, literature and social science that are available to the public.
I am delighted and honored to have been elected the Club’s President twice; as President, I am looking forward to continuing to accomplish our mission, which is to:
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