The South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs (SCFWC) is a
woman's club founded in 1898. The name was changed to the General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina (GFWC-SC) in 1990. In 1899 the SCFWC became a member of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC).
History
The South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs was formed in 1898 with thirty-two delegates from nineteen clubs.
In the early years of the federation members' emphasis was on education and access to books.
The SCFWC became involved with the social causes of
temperance and
suffrage
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.
The SCFWC was active in the war efforts of
World War I and
World War II. In 1990 the SCFWC changed its name to the General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina. The club is still active.
References
Organizations established in 1898
Women's clubs in the United States
Seneca, South Carolina
History of women in South Carolina
{{Woman's club movement