Greenbelt has made its mark in Maryland history. During the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration three areas in the United States were chosen to serve as "green towns". Greenbelt happened to one of the lucky three sites considered for development. These new communities were initially set up to create jobs during the depression, but they became a haven for economically disadvantaged families who wanted a pleasant environment to live in.

In 1935 the groundbreaking took place and the construction of what would become known as Greenbelt occurred. Initially the people who lived in Greenbelt were defense workers during World War II. Once the war ended many other types of people moves into Greenbelt. Right from the beginning the inhabitants of Greenbelt were excited and motivated to run the community in a cooperative fashion. Out of all three "green towns" Greenbelt was the only one to effectively use a cooperative system. Included in this idea of a cooperative system are the ideals of community, family, and togetherness. The whole idea of a cooperative community is what prompted many people in the community to start clubs and organizations. One of the earliest of these organizations is the Women's Club of Greenbelt.