Founded nearly 130 years ago by nine pioneering women as a mission-driven, fraternal benefit society, hundreds of thousands of women, men, and children have worked to fulfill the Royal Neighbors mission. Since the first meeting organized by Marie Kirkland in Council Bluffs, Iowa, members have been impacting their neighbors and their communities through grassroots efforts.
You can read about our rich history in our new Royal Neighbors Digital Museum. New artifacts are added to this collection frequently.
Visit our digital museum to:
- Explore our special collections about chapters and parades
- Search for information on past organizational leaders and members
- Scroll through a timeline of milestones in Royal Neighbors’ history
- Browse copies of The Royal Neighbor magazine from 1900–1925
If you have an artifact you would like to donate to our collection or submit a request for additional information, please email philanthropy@royalneighbors.org.
