Vincent Robinson spearheaded effort to have a historical marker placed on French Street between 8th & 9th which was the original site of The Monday Club for more than 100 years. The effort was sponsored by State Representative Stephanie T. Bolden.

 

The Monday Club got its name because Monday was the day off for “service” workers such as chauffeurs, cooks, butlers, waiters, janitors, coachmen and house servants, jobs that many black workers performed in those days.

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“The Monday Club” was incorporated on Nov. 4, 1893, and received a permanent charter in June 1913. That makes it the oldest African-American organization in continuous service not only in Delaware, but perhaps in the nation.

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Pictured in the photo are David Jones, President and Vincent Robinson, Financial Secretary and historian.

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