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Harvard Club

Founded in 1908 by 22 Harvard alumni, the Harvard Club of Boston has grown into a prestigious private club with a rich history of scholarship, service, and social engagement. The Club established its first scholarships in 1909 and played a vital role during the Great Depression and World War II. Originally limited to men, it welcomed women as full members in 1971 and, in 2016, elected its first female president, Karen Van Winkle. With approximately 5,000 members worldwide, the Club offers dining, fitness, and event facilities at its historic Back Bay Clubhouse and provides reciprocal benefits at over 140 clubs globally. It has earned accolades such as the Platinum Club of America and Platinum Club of the World distinctions, reinforcing its reputation as a premier gathering place for Harvard alumni and affiliated communities in Greater Boston.

Dress Code:

Business Casual for members and guests inside the Clubhouse. Please note these exceptions:

  • Athletic attire is considered acceptable in the ClubPub and entire athletic area of the Clubhouse.
  • Men’s hats and all caps should be removed within the Harvard Club of Boston at all times except while in use in an athletic exercise.
  • Appropriate denim slacks are acceptable at the Clubhouse. Torn, frayed or excessively worn attire is not appropriate.

University Club of Boston

From its incorporation in 1891, the University Club of Boston has had two homes. The first Clubhouse was at 270 Beacon Street which was vacated in 1926, when the new Clubhouse officially opened at 40 Trinity Place. For three decades, despite being a vibrant Boston institution, the ‘UClub’, as it is affectionately referred to by its members, struggled against the deep and lasting effects of the Depression and World War II. In the early 1960’s, the Club sold itself to the John Hancock Life Insurance Company, and became a tenant, so that John Hancock could more easily build their landmark Tower, and accompanying garage at 100 Clarendon Street. The 70’s and 80’s were a better time for the Club. By the mid 90’s, the UClub repurchased a portion of its original building, located at 426 Stuart Street, and over the past 20 years has undertaken a number of significant renovations that have led to the University Club becoming Boston’s premier social and athletic club, with a thriving membership.

 

Chilton Club

The Chilton Club, a distinguished private Boston club, attracts accomplished, intellectually curious, and congenial women and men who cherish the deep and lasting friendships that membership affords. Our historic Back Bay townhouses are a dynamic hub of activity offering classes, lectures, trips, overnight rooms, superb dining, and entertaining. The club was founded in 1910 as a place for women to socialize outside of the home. Today’s members have a broad range of interests, talents, professional achievements, and volunteer commitments. Although we are primarily a women’s club, we welcome men as members. As an inclusive club in the heart of a vibrant and diverse city, we aspire to grow, adapt, and engage with new ideas and amiable people.

Somerset Club

First established in 1826 as an informal group, what is today the Somerset Club became formalized as the Beacon Club sometime thereafter. In 1851, the club purchased a house at the corner of Beacon and Somerset Streets to serve as its home. Renamed the Somerset Club the following year, it is the oldest of Boston’s private clubs.

Reflecting the Harvard ties of many elite social clubs, the Somerset is now located in what was the mansion of David Sears (Harvard class of 1807). The club purchased the property in 1871.