Friends of HSP (who are also known as members) is a group of dedicated supporters who value HSP’s collections and programs, and support the institution with an annual donation. Friends of HSP receive many benefits, including access to HSP’s nationally significant collection of more than 21 million records spanning over 350 years of history. Other benefits include free or discounted admission to programs and workshops, access to members only databases online, HSP publications, and discounted services such as Research-by-Mail.

 

There are different giving levels to suit your needs. The levels and benefits are as follows (for one year):

 

Levels and Benefits 

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Researcher | $100

• Unlimited visits to the library for one person

• Access to exclusive members only databases (e.g., HSP Encounters)

• Complimentary admission to the National Constitution Center

• Print subscription to the Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, HSP's scholarly journal

• Discount on Research By Mail

• Discount on workshops, lectures, and programs

• Half off JPASS (Access to JSTOR)

• Time Travelers reciprocal membership

 

Patron | $250

All the above benefits, plus:

• Unlimited visits to the library for two people

• Online access to PMHB

 

Supporter | $500

All the above benefits, plus:

• One Research-Strategy Interview

 

Contributor | $1,000

All the above benefits, plus:

• Subscription to GenealogyBank.com

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Young Friend | Learn more about the Young Friend membership.

All the benefits of the Researcher level, plus:

• Invitations to exclusive Young Friends events  

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Become a Friend

 

You may also choose to download our Friends of HSP form and fax to (215) 732-2680 or mail to: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

 

Questions? Please e-mail friends@hsp.org or call 215-982-2414.