Anchorage Woman's Club facts for kids
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| Formation | 1915 |
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| Founded at | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Type | Woman's club |
The Anchorage Woman’s Club (AWC) is a special group of women that started in 1915. This club was very important in helping to build the first school in Anchorage, Alaska.
How It Started
In 1915, a woman named Mrs. Fredrick Mears and other women created the Anchorage Woman’s Club. Their main goal was to build a school for the children of people working on the Alaska Railroad. They succeeded in building the Pioneer School House, which became the very first school in Anchorage.
The AWC is part of a larger group called the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. It is a community service organization. They have programs that focus on things like arts, protecting nature, education, home life, helping people around the world, and public issues.
What They Do
In 1964, a big earthquake happened. The AWC worked hard to save the Pioneer School House after it survived the earthquake. They moved the building about eleven blocks and placed it on a strong new foundation.
The AWC still helps manage the Pioneer School House today. The city of Anchorage now owns the building, and it is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The club has been helping with repairs and updates since the building turned 100 years old in 2015.
