Cambridge, Maryland, March 2026 Announcement
The Cambridge Woman’s Club is hosting an Historic Fashion Show, featuring clothing styles from colonial times, the 1900s, and through the 1970s. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 2 to 4 PM at the Club’s clubhouse, located at 417 High Street in Cambridge, Maryland.
Tickets for the event are $20 each. They can be purchased on the Cambridge Woman’s Club Facebook event page, at the CWC Ticket Office (open every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 417 High Street), or directly from Ruth Clendaniel.
For more information or to purchase tickets from Ruth Clendaniel, please email manadier5435@gmail.com.
Local models will take to the runway adorned in outfits thoughtfully chosen to capture the essence of significant periods in women’s fashion, each closely tied to milestones in the history of the Cambridge Woman’s Club. As each era is presented, guests will be immersed in its unique atmosphere through period-specific music and engaging narration, providing context and enriching the audience’s appreciation of the clothing and the stories behind them. This blend of style, sound, and storytelling offers attendees a vivid journey through time, celebrating both fashion and heritage.
Ruth Clendaniel, president of the Cambridge Woman’s Club, remarked on the significance of the fashion show as a celebration of women and their impact throughout our nation’s history, saying, “The event not only highlights how clothing styles reflected the eras in which women lived, but also showcases their ongoing influence in the struggle for freedoms—both those achieved in the past and those being defended today. This gathering serves as a reminder of the importance of women who stand up for our rights and honor their essential contributions across generations.”
This unique event has been made possible through a grant from the Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area entitled: Threads of Strength: Honoring the Women of Dorchester County, 1900-1944. Also underwriting this project is a grant from the Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund (managed by the National Trust of Historic Preservation) supporting the creation of an interpretive plan to share the complete story of Sycamore Cottage with the public emphasizing the pivotal role women played in its preservation.
About The Cambridge Woman’s Club, Inc.
The Cambridge Woman’s Club is committed to enhancing the community by supporting and promoting the arts, humanities, civic initiatives, and literacy. The organization develops meaningful projects and conducts fundraising efforts to benefit charitable causes, including the ongoing preservation of Sycamore Cottage, a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. By maintaining an inclusive and dynamic environment, the Club encourages women to engage, develop professionally, and contribute to lasting positive change.
The Cambridge Woman's Club, Inc. is fully accessible and dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere for all individuals.
