History
Built in 1829 as a chapel, the building had fallen into disrepair. The Chapel became a one, two, and finally four family tenement house. By the time AWC bought the deed, a kitchen had to be added, as well as a heating system, electricity, and plumbing. The new but antique- club house opened, with great publicity, in June of 1924. In 1940, the Club ceremoniously held a Mortgage Burning Party, having proudly paid off its debt. Today, The Acton Woman's Club is the oldest and last standing brick- ended Federal structure in town. Situated on the Common, it is a priceless piece of Colonial Acton, with its Mabel Jenks Rose Garden and location near the Town Common. In 1983 the house was named to the National Historic Register.
Specialties
The Acton Woman's Club is a historical house circa 1829. It is rented out for weddings, wedding receptions, showers, parties, dance classes, business meetings, and club meetings. The proceeds not only cover expenses to maintain the up keep of the Acton Woman's Club, but also help to raise money for community charities. By fire laws, we are limited to 75 people and no open flames or candles are allowed. The downstairs consists of a charming living room or sitting room with a fireplace (not operable) opening into a dinning room, and a completely remodeled kitchen complete with a stove, refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, and microwave oven. There are two large coffee urns available. The downstairs is comfortable for an event with 35 or less people. Upstairs there is large meeting room with a stage with an upright working piano, a tv and a built in sound system with speakers, and a microphone. There are long tables with bridge folding chairs available in the hall. In the back there is a garden where you can hold your event.