Lyceum Club of Greek Women

The Lyceum Club of Greek Women (Greek: Λύκειον των Ελληνίδων, romanized: Lykeion ton Ellinidon) is a woman's club founded in Athens, Greece in 1911 by feminist Kalliroi Parren. The Lyceum Club of Greek Women is the first organized women’s association in Greece and is still active.[1] The Lyceum Club of Greek Women has 51 branches including 16 outside of Greece. Its purpose is to preserve and promote Greek cultural heritage.[2]

Lyceum Club of Greek Women
Formation1911
FounderKalliroi Parren
Founded atAthens, Greece
TypeWoman's club
Websitewww.lykeionellinidon.gr

In 1988 the club was able to present their collection of Greek national costumes in its permanent home, the Museum of the History of the Greek Costume of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women.[3]

References
  1. "The Lyceum Club of Greek Women 100 years". Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  2. Korologou, Maria. "Lyceum Club of Greek Women Celebrates 102 Years". Greek Reporter. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  3. "Museum of the History of the Greek Costume of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women". Athens Museums. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
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