The Haddon Fortnightly is a civic and social club for women and is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC).
Open to new members throughout South Jersey, the Fortnightly was organized in 1894 by a group of twelve women to create a “center for promotion of educational, literary and social interests in the community.” From that small beginning, The Haddon Fortnightly has become an organization well known and respected throughout the State of New Jersey. The Haddon Fortnightly is proud to have served its community for over 120 years.
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Charity Involvement
The General Club
The General Club provides opportunities for women
who prefer to attend daytime meetings, which are
held the fourth Friday of the month at 1 p.m. in the
Clubhouse.
The EMD
The Evening Membership Department (EMD) is a
department of the General Club and o ers a full
range of activities for its members. Meetings are held
the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the
Clubhouse.
History
The white pillared, Greek Revival building, known as The Haddon Fortnightly was originally built in 1857 as the third Methodist church.The women of The Haddon Fortnightly organization purchased the building in 1931 as their clubhouse. Its preservation and maintenance by this organization has given the community a sense of permanence and heritage.
An Historic & Elegant Setting As Unique As Your Event
Open for engaged couples to tour and available for event bookings including Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Christenings, Bat and Bar Mitzvah, Anniversary Parties, Corporate and Special Events, Holiday Parties, Lectures, Performances, Recitals and more!
The Haddon Fortnightly is a civic and social club for women and is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) located in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
Contact Us
The Haddon Fortnightly
301 Kings Highway East
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
