Region 2 Regional

This year, we proudly celebrate the 115th Anniversary of American Women's Club of Stockholm alongside the 95th Anniversary of FAWCO. We are also honored to host the FAWCO Region 2 Meeting — a gathering dedicated to fostering cross-border collaboration, strengthening global citizenship, and deepening the bonds within our international community.

We warmly welcome members, visiting clubs, and distinguished guests to share in this milestone occasion. Your energy, perspective, and fellowship are what make our history worth celebrating.

By hosting the FAWCO Region 2 Meeting, we create opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen lifelong international friendships, and inspire the next chapter of our shared story. Whether you are local to Stockholm or traveling from afar, your presence helps shape our community.

The oldest photo we have of AWC Stockholm

American Women's Club of Stockholm

Founded in 1911, we are one of the oldest American Women's Clubs outside of the United States

Charter members included Louise Woods-Beckman and Carrie Chapman Catt. Cecilia Graves, wife of the American minister to Sweden (at a time when there was no embassy, only a legation), served as our first president.

Our first election was held at the Grand Hôtel Stockholm. Since then, more than 50 women have served as president, including the legendary Peggy Johnson, Ruth Eldstrom, and Estelle Bernadotte.

Since our founding, we have grown from 16 charter members to a time of more than 300. While our membership has fluctuated and priorities have shifted over the decades, our purpose has remained constant for over a century — providing warmth, support, fun, and community to American women and their families living in Sweden.

This celebration is more than the story of a single organization

It is a reflection of the enduring relationship between the United States and various countries; of women's leadership in diplomacy, education, and philanthropy; and of the resilience of community across generations, embodying the vision of our founders: that friendship, mutual understanding, and shared purpose can bridge nations, enrich communities, and leave a legacy that extends far beyond any single generation.

We would love for you to be part of this momentous milestone!

Whether you are reconnecting with lifelong friends, discovering Stockholm for the first time, or making new connections, this weekend promises inspiring conversations, unforgettable experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime.

✨ We can't wait to celebrate with you.✨ And don't forget to share your experiences using #AWC115th #FAWCOR2 and @awcstockholm.org