Five Minute Histories: Clifton Pleasure Club

Join us in northeast Baltimore inside the Clifton Pleasure Club ( ‪@cliftonpleasureclub5096‬ )! This Queer-run social club is around 115-years-old and hosts weekly dinners, outdoor events, and more. It joins a long tradition of pleasure clubs here in Baltimore and around the country that have been bringing neighbors together and helping neighbors in need for generations. We are thrilled to be joined by the club’s executive director, Amelia and its treasurer, Carlton, to help tell its story. Thanks for watching and see you soon with another video.
This is our series called "Five Minute Histories." Every week, we’ll record a short video about a different historic place in Baltimore and post it on our Facebook page and UA-cam channel.
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[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

Back when I was a kid in early 70's, my father was a member of the Highland Clipper Club on S. Dean St. in Highlandtown. He would have to bartend every few months as part of the co-op. It was a stepping stone for his eventual local political career where he met the movers and shakers of the time. I was a boy scout with Troop 10 at Sacred Heart of Jesus and walked the few blocks to the club after the meeting and watch Hawaii Five-0, the original with Jack Lord, broadcast prime time, no syndicated reruns. Good times.

[@rebeccashillenn3605]

So awesome to see CPC get this shoutout, and also learn about the other clubs!

[@tombrandt9028]

Great explanation of benevolent associations. I remember my dad saying his father had been an Odd Fellow. Before insurance, reliance on friends to care for loved ones if provider was incapacitated was significant especially if family wasn’t nearby.

[@AmyPhillipsCharmCity]

I love this space! Thank you for highlightinh!

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Thank you for watching!

[@BillBarry5]

Great asset for the Lauraville neighborhood

[@jocelyndowling5824]

Woohoo! What about pickle for a nickle back in the day?