Founded in 1863 by a group of concerned citizens to help preserve the Union, the Union League Club of New York has built, over ensuing years, a record of distinguished service to our country. Members of the Union League Club were instrumental in establishing The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1870 as well as the Sanitary Commission, a predecessor organization to the American Red Cross. It helped er
ect the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, the Lincoln Monument in Union Square, and Grant’s Tomb in Riverside Park. Its members were instrumental in bringing down the “Boss” Tweed ring and in raising funds to outfit American soldiers in several military conflicts. Many prominent civic, state and national leaders have enjoyed the fellowship of the ULC. Theodore Roosevelt managed his early political career from the Club’s chambers. Pierpont Morgan was a regular, along with Chester A. Arthur, William Cullen Bryant, John Jay, and Thomas Nast. Fifteen presidents, seven senators, many congressmen, diplomats, cabinet members, and scores of chief executive officers of major corporations have been members of the Club and have participated in its programs over the more than 150 years since the founding. Today, our clubhouse provides a haven for its members and their guests. Located in the Murray Hill section of Manhattan, the landmarked clubhouse designed by Benjamin Wistar Morris, is composed of sixty guestrooms and suites, conference rooms, business center, ballrooms, dining rooms, bars & lounges, a 17,000 volume library, squash courts & fitness center, an art gallery, and a beautiful private collection of paintings and decorative arts. Member privileges include access to stimulating speaker events; art, theater & culture tours; sports outings and lively dinners & parties all regularly planned for members to enjoy while they relax, learn, socialize and are entertained with their friends. As during its founding years, the members of the Union League Club today also serve the community through philanthropic endeavors and civic involvement. For over a decade the ULC has worked with the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans; the Robert Hampton Tapp Foundation, which provides academic scholarships; recognizes civic and artistic accomplishment through the Club’s awards programs; and other community outreach projects that members drive and speak to their interests. You will instantly recognize that the warm intimacy of the Club creates a quiet sanctuary of relief from the hustle of New York City. You will be welcomed by other members and discover within the Club a whole host of different affinity groups to which you will gravitate. Activities and events are conceived and produced by member-run committees including Admissions, Art, Billiards, Entertainment, Fitness, Golf, History, Junior, Library, Military Affairs, Public Affairs, Squash, Tennis, Trap & S***t, and Wine. You will make friends on the squash court, at a literary event, a theme party, or at the bar. Whether you live in the City and regularly come for a committee event, or simply stop by for a drink or a bite to eat while you are in Manhattan, the club is your second home. The Union League Club is a place to dine, learn, unwind, play and connect with other professionals who, ever since 1863, are shaping the spirit and character of the country.
