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American News Women's Club
Home of Trailblazers
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Please note Club Admin Hours:
Tues. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (and/or by appointment) 
Email us at anwclub@comcast.net.

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Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the ANWC

Mark your calendar for our annual Holiday party and hear from Christy Bowe, award-winning photographer, and Connie Morella R-Md., former member of Congress, on the state of media in politics. Bowe's new book "History in the Making" will be available.

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Save the Date for Women's History Month, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the ANWC

Don't miss this special program to learn more about women in politics and hear from Kimberly Heckler on her new book "A Woman of Firsts: Margaret Heckler, Political Trailblazer."

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"Dress for Success" Rescheduled

Please note, this program will take place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the ANWC. Click here to register early.

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 New Member, Katie Rogers' book is available.

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Congratulations ANWC EIJ Scholarship Winners 2024!

Eleanor Clift (Scholarship Committee Chair, ANWC EIJ Recipient, 2010), Weslan Hansen (AU '24), Angelique Gingras (UMD '24), Maureen Dowd (EIJ Recipient '24), and Aleena Fayaz (GW '24).
For more information on our scholarship winners click here.

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Meet ANWC EIJ Scholarship Winners 2023

Sejal Govindarao (GW '24), Syedah Asghar (AU '23), Dana Bash (EIJ Recipient '23), and Jane Fusco (AU '25). Click here to learn more. 

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WATCH OUR VIDEOS:

* 2023 Excellence in Journalism VIP Reception honoring Dana Bash, May 24, at the Clubhouse. Click here.
*Sept. 28, "Saving History" program with Dorothy Gilliam, Maurine Beasley, and Petula Dvorak. Click here.
 *2022 EIJ Award Celebration and Benefit Dinner honoring Bob Woodward, ANWC's 90th Anniversay video. Click here.
*2022 Scholarship winners video. Click here.

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Pravina Khadka (GW, '26) is ANWC's Marketing/Media Coordinator. Pravina is overseeing Club and Cranford House marketing and membership activities.  

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ANWC's Past Scholarship Winners

2022

Daniella Jimenez (AU,'24), Bob Woodward (ANWC EIJ Recipient '22), Hannah Loder (GW, '23) and Nzinga Temu (Howard, '22) pictured at the National Press Club on May 12, 2022.

2021

Carmenluciia Acosta (AU, '21) and Georgena Mierow (GW, '21) pictured on the podium at the National Press Club in May, 2021 with Board Member and Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, Eleanor Clift.

2019

 

Photo Galleries

Click here to view photos of
the many exciting ANWC events.

Welcome to the Cranford House

Book your boutique event at the historic Cranford House

Consider booking your holiday party at Cranford House today!

Fine Entertaining following Washington Tradition

(CLICK HERE for our brochure.)

Welcome to Cranford House, home of the American News Women’s Club, and built by Joseph Cranford, a prominent businessman, in 1906. Our wonderful historic townhouse has been host to world famous luminaries for more than 50 years and one of the nations Capital’s hidden treasures. Our historic four-story French Revival townhouse offers elegance in the heart of Embassy Row and is an ideal setting for an intimate wedding, social, or business gathering. 

The beauty and charm of Cranford House sets the tone for an elegant and unforgettable gathering. From intimate dinners to boutique gala wedding receptions, from management retreats, business meetings and seminars to news conferences and ceremonial occasions, Cranford House surrounds its guests in the quiet comfort for which Washington is famous. We are down the street from the Spanish steps,  around the corner from the Cosmos Club and a few blocks from the Dupont Circle metro.

CLICK HERE for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.  Please contact our offices at 202-332-6770 if you have further questions concerning your event at Cranford House or to book a time to visit.

We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,

Olivia Cusick

Club Marketing/Admin Coordinator

American News Women's Club

anwclub@comcast.net

(202) 332-6770

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For information, and/or to book at Cranford House,  please contact the Club
directly at anwclub@comcast.net or call us at (202) 332-6770 during our office hours Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:30 am - 2:30 pm.

Individuals, meeting and party planners are invited to visit the premises to view rooms and facilities. Please call in advance for an appointment.

Cranford House
1607 22nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone:  (202) 332-6770
Fax:  (202) 265-2092
E-Mail: anwclub@comcast.net