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 nearly 130 years.

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A Note From The President

Welcome to The Haddon Fortnightly’s website. 
 
The Haddon Fortnightly is a historical building registered with the Department of Interior. It is located in the lovely community in Haddonfield New Jersey. 
 
The Haddon Fortnightly is the home of The Haddon Fortnightly Women’s Club a NJSFWC organization serving the communities in the Garden District areas. 
 
The General Club of The Haddon Fortnightly meet the third Friday of the month at 1pm and the evening department meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at the club house. 
 
Our meetings include very interesting speakers. We have departments that include, fundraising, social service events, a reading circle, education, health and wellness and engagement and outreach. We also enjoy the friendships we have with each other. 
 
Our building also provides renting our building, for weddings, birthdays, graduations, baby and wedding showers and family reunions. Be sure to check us out. 
 
On behalf of The Haddon Fortnightly we welcome you to join us at any of our meetings and meet the wonderful woman of The Haddon Fortnightly Woman’s Club. 
 

Sue Sheehan, President

The General Club

The General Club provides opportunities for women
who prefer to attend daytime meetings, which are
held the third 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

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, Memorial Celebrations and more!

Tours may be arranged at your convenience.

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

Phone: 856-428-9040
[email protected]
Rentals@TheHaddonFortnightly.org
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