Membership Benefits
Membership in the Historical Society offers many benefits beyond helping to support our collections, exhibits, and activities. Members are invited to special receptions, receive priority access to programs and workshops, enjoy expedited library service, and elect members to the Board of Trustees.
At many levels, individuals receive a subscription to Washington History, the Society’s biannual journal, which is available both in print and online. Members may also take advantage of special discounts on fees and services at the Kiplinger Research Library.
Membership Levels
- Rock Creek Level ($35)
- Invitations to members-only events
- Priority reservations for limited-enrollment programs
- Anacostia Level ($70)
- All of the above benefits, plus
- One-year subscription to new print issues of Washington History
- 10% discount on Kiplinger Research Library fees and services
- Potomac Level ($100)
- All of the above benefits, plus
- Access to all back issues of the journal online through JSTOR
- 15% discount on Kiplinger Research Library fees and services
Donor Circles
Members of our donor circles help the Society sustain its mission and support our important educational and scholarly programs. Donors receive exclusive benefits and invitations in recognition of their annual gift.
- Ellicott Circle ($250)
- All the benefits of Society membership
- Recognition in the Washington History journal
- Banneker Circle ($500)
- All the above benefits, plus
- Recognition on the Society's website for one year
- L'Enfant Circle ($1,000)
- All of the above benefits, plus
- Private, behind-the-scenes collections tours
- Carnegie Circle ($2,500)
- All of the above benefits, plus
- Invitations to exclusive receptions and VIP events
Sponsorship
Corporate and institutional members may receive benefits including named sponsorship of the Society’s programs, exhibits, and annual gala. Please contact Adam Lewis at alewis@historydc.org or 202-249-3952 for more information.
The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1894 with the mission of collecting, interpreting, and sharing the history of Washington, D.C. Charitable gifts and membership dues are deductible to the extent allowed.