Placerville Shakespeare Club

The Placerville Shakespeare Club was established in May of 1897 and continues to be a gathering place for women in the community.

The Perfect Place for Your Event!

Located in the historic city of Placerville, California, only one minute off Highway 50, the Placerville Shakespeare Club’s unique building is the perfect place in El Dorado County for your special event!

Nestled among many 19th century homes, this lovely building creates a unique setting for wedding receptions, anniversary parties, seminars, company-sponsored events, craft bazaars, and many other activities.

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What is the Placerville Shakespeare Club?

The Placerville Shakespeare Club was founded in 1897, by 20 local ladies. 129 years later, the club boasts 133 members. Members do community service work as well as enjoy interest groups including international dance, singing, and needlework, plus five literary groups, and the “Players” group which performs a yearly production of Shakespearian excerpts.

The Placerville Shakespeare Club played a key part in local history such as establishing the El Dorado Public Library, provisioning free kindergarten, saving Cedar Grove trees along Highway 50, and conducting blood drives.

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Placerville Shakespeare Club Historic Building
The Placerville Shakespeare Clubhouse

I count myself in nothing else so happy as in a soul remembering my good Friends.

William Shakespeare, RICHARD II

New Shakespeare Club Board

On June 2, the Placerville Shakespeare Club officially elected and introduced its new Board of Directors for the upcoming term. The newly appointed leadership team brings a wealth of dedication and vision to one of the region’s most historic community organizations.

The incoming board includes:

  • Directors at Large: Ellen Osborn and Jane Lily
  • Co-Presidents: Sara Edwards and Kris Van Winkle
  • Vice Presidents: Lois Silverbush (Membership), Sarah Woolston (Clubhouse), and Shelley Krehbiel (Financial)
  • Treasurers: Aldrene Lamb (General Fund), Judy Monstier (Mollie Hurd Fund), and DG Hardy (Renovation Fund)
  • Secretary: Bonnie Line
(front row) Bonnie Line, Aldrene Lamb, Judy Monstier, (middle row) Ellen Osborn, Jane Lily, DG Hardy, Sara Edwards, Kris Van Winkle, (back row) Lois Silverbush, Sarah Woolston, and Shelley Krehbiel.
(front row) Bonnie Line, Aldrene Lamb, Judy Monstier, (middle row) Ellen Osborn, Jane Lily, DG Hardy, Sara Edwards, Kris Van Winkle, (back row) Lois Silverbush, Sarah Woolston, and Shelley Krehbiel