Welcome to the National Epicureans, Incorporated Website! The purpose of this website is to make you aware of who we are by sharing information about us. This website contains historical information regarding our civic and social club, chapters and national events.
The National Epicureans, Incorporated has transcended from being a group of friends comprised of fourteen college-educated women to an organization of over three hundred outstanding members. We are proud to carry on the legacy of our Founders who had the vision to develop this worthwhile organization over seventy years ago. Our legacy is a history of friendship, and a culture of excellence.
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Eppie Laureta Matthews
Eppie Mattie Grigsby
Eppie Carolyn Mosby
Eppie Dorothy Palmer
The fourteenth chapter, became a reality April 28, 1979 at the Atlanta Stadium Hotel.
Atlanta held its first conclave June 1989 and the second one June 2012.
The fourteenth chapter, became a reality April 28, 1979 at the Atlanta Stadium Hotel.
Atlanta held its first conclave June 1989 and the second one June 2012.
The fourteenth chapter, became a reality April 28, 1979 at the Atlanta Stadium Hotel.
Atlanta held its first conclave June 1989 and the second one June 2012.
The fourteenth chapter, became a reality April 28, 1979 at the Atlanta Stadium Hotel.
Atlanta held its first conclave June 1989 and the second one June 2012.
In 1944, a group of young women residing in Richmond, Virginia who had been high school and college friends formed a club. The Founders of the Richmond club were: Mary Hewlett Brown, Elsie Taylor Brown, Thelma Johnson Hall, Ruby Ellis Mitchell, Eddie Nicholson Patrick. These young women selected the name Epicurean with the meaning of “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry”. This name was suggested by Thelma Johnson Hall.
Through the years, the group changed as its members moved to various parts of the country. In order to keep old friendships alive and make new friends, it was suggested by Bernice Davis Winston and agreed upon by the group that a National organization be formed....
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