Founded in 1894, the DC History Center is the only organization devoted to deepening the understanding of Washington, DC’s past in order to connect, empower, and inspire.
DC History Center members are partners in our mission and participants in our evocative exhibits, stimulating public programs, and educational initiatives that bring history to life. Membership funds directly support the care of our priceless collections and underwrite our public programs, exhibits, and the enrichment of thousands of DC-area residents, students, teachers, and young people each year. Become a member today!
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Friend of the DC History Center
$20-200
$20
• Exclusive subscription to our quarterly member newsletter
• Digital membership card
• Invitations to member-only events
• Inclusion in a quarterly raffle for an exclusive, private collections tour at the DC History Center*
$60 single/$100 dual
All benefits listed above, plus:
• Digital access to Washington History
• 20% discount at the DC History Center store
• Option for print and/or digital membership card
$120 single/$200 dual
All benefits listed above, plus:
• At home delivery of the printed Washington History Magazine
• Discounted admission to ticketed events and programs
• North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association Access, including free admission and discounts at more than 1,000 institutions
• Online access to over 60 back issues of Washington History, now searchable on the DC History Center online catalogue, and via JSTOR
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Investor in the DC History Center
$250-$2,500
Investor benefits are available for up to four members of your household.
$250
• All benefits available to Friends
• Recognition in Washington History Magazine
• Welcome gift from the DC History Center store (option to decline)
• 20% discount on photo permission fees and research services, billed hourly
$500
All benefits listed above, plus:
• Birthday card and gift (option to decline)*
• One gift membership at the $120 single level
• Digital download of up to five reproductions of existing digitized materials from the collection per year
• Waived photo permission fees up to 10 images ($250 value)
$1,000
All benefits listed above, plus:
• Two gift memberships at the $120 single level or one gift membership at $200 dual level
• One private exhibit or building tour for up to 8 guests (upon request)*
$2,500
All benefits listed above, plus:
• Annual private lunch with the executive director*
• Exclusive invitations to DC History Center private events and receptions
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Washington History Subscriber
$75
Are you only interested in receiving a print copy of the Washington History Magazine? Great news! We now offer a subscription option separate from our membership program to those interested in an annual subscription to the Washington History Magazine.
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* Subject to scheduling availability
Important tax information
The DC History Center [Tax ID 53-0238800] is a 501(c) 3 organization. The annual value of Washington History is $50, and membership contributions in excess of that sum are deductible to the extent allowed.
Questions? Contact membership@dchistory.org