Sedgeley Club

Sedgeley Club is a women’s social club and historic clubhouse on Boathouse Row in Philadelphia. Set beside the Schuylkill River and surrounding Turtle Rock Lighthouse, the club combines a waterside setting with a long-standing tradition of friendship, conversation and shared meals. The clubhouse serves as a gathering place for members and their guests, with a character shaped by its connection to rowing, bicycling, canoeing and walking in Fairmount Park.

Food and hospitality are part of the club’s social tradition. Lunches, teas and dinners have a place in the clubhouse experience, while high tea, brunches, luncheons and dinners can also form part of private events. The atmosphere suits occasions that call for a historic setting and a more personal scale, including meetings, lectures, retreats, baby showers and small weddings. Event arrangements take place within the clubhouse and are planned around the needs of the occasion.

Sedgeley Club also serves as a place for women seeking membership in a social organization connected to Boathouse Row’s cultural history. New members are welcomed, and membership events provide an introduction to the club’s community and traditions. The building is maintained as a historic landmark, while the associated Friends of Historic Sedgeley organization supports preservation and public education related to the clubhouse and lighthouse. The setting offers a distinctive backdrop for gatherings, with the river, Fairmount Park and the boathouses forming part of the surrounding scene.

As a venue, Sedgeley Club is best suited to members, invited guests and groups arranging a private occasion rather than casual drop-in dining. Its appeal lies in the combination of social-club hospitality, traditional meal service and a carefully preserved riverside setting. Event planners considering a reception, luncheon, lecture or wedding can contact the club about available arrangements, catering and access.