Gift Memberships

A membership to the Wisconsin Historical Society is the perfect gift for the history lover in your life. Your recipient will receive a full year of membership benefits, including:

A subscription to the Wisconsin Magazine of History
Free admission to our 12 historic sites and museums
A 10% discount on special events and merchandise
Our Columns newsletter
And more!

Plus, your gift membership purchase helps keep Wisconsin history alive by supporting the work of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Make your gift today!

Learn more about the impact of your gift

Learn more about membership benefits and levels

Membership Benefits

Free admission* to 12 historic sites and
museums during regular operating hours
5-issue subscription to the Wisconsin
Magazine of History—now also available
as an e-publication on your computer,
tablet or smartphone (excludes History
Explorer level)
2 one-time use historic site guest
passes to bring a friend or family
member along
10% discount on all Society special
events, webinars, workshops and
conferences (including the annual Local
History-Historic Preservation Conference)

10% discount on books, historic image
prints, genealogical records and more
One year of Columns, the Society's
informative and colorful print
newsletter—available in print and online
Invitations to exclusive member
events throughout the state
A subscription to the Society's Weekly
E-Newsletter with news, events and
fascinating facts

*Does not include ticketed events or group/ school tours. Boat trip ticket to visit Black Point Estate purchased separately.

Membership Levels

STANDARD LEVELS

LEVELS	MAGAZINE	FREE ADMISSION	GUEST PASSES	WHY CHOOSE THIS LEVEL?
Individual ($55)	X	1 Adult	2	Great for a household with one or two adults!
History Explorer ($85)	Not included	2 Adults, Children Under 18	2	Great for a household that is looking to explore our historic sites and museums!
History Lover ($110)	X	2 Adults, Children Under 18	2	BEST VALUE! Great for the household that wants it all. Free admission and the magazine!

SUPPORTING LEVELS

History Guardian ($250)

Includes all History Lover benefits PLUS 2 additional historic site and museum guest passes and recognition in the annual report

History Ambassador ($500)

Includes all History Guardian benefits PLUS 2 additional historic site and museum guest passes, recognition in the annual report, invitations to special gatherings and VIP seating at the annual Local History and Historic Preservation Conference

Heritage Circle ($1,200+)

The Heritage Circle comprises members who give $1,200-$4,999 each year and the President's Council – members who give more than $5,000 annually. Heritage Circle membership includes all History Ambassador benefits PLUS:

Additional historic site and museum guest passes
Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours
One free registration to the Local History and Historic Preservation Conference
One-on-one consultation with a Society conservator to examine your paper-based artifacts and answer preservation questions

President's Council ($5,000+)

Includes all Heritage Circle benefits PLUS even more exclusive-access opportunities!

Learn more about other ways to give

Other Ways to Give

There are many ways to give to the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Tribute Gifts: Give a gift to the Society in honor or in memory of someone you care about. It's a thoughtful way to treasure family or friends, and to recognize an individual's life and accomplishments. To learn more about memorial or honorary gifts to the Society, please contact the membership office by email or phone at 608-261-1856.
Legacy Gifts: You can help ensure that future generations inherit our collective history by remembering the Society in your will, naming the Society as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, or establishing a life-income or other planned gift. In honor of your commitment we are pleased to recognize you as a distinguished member of the Robert B.L. Murphy Legacy Circle. To learn more about the various ways you can support the Society through gift planning, please visit wisconsinhistory.org/legacy or contact Julie Lussier by email or phone at 608-261-9587.
Employer Match: Make your gift go twice as far by having your company match it. Check with your HR department to find out if your gift is eligible to be matched. If your matching gift program requires a printed form, please complete the form and mail it to the Wisconsin Historical Foundation, PO Box 260050, Madison, WI 53726-0050 or fax it to 608-264-6542, attention Wisconsin Historical Foundation.
Business Partners: Discover how your company can partner with the Wisconsin Historical Society to present exciting exhibitions at the Society's sites and museums, preserve world-class collections, provide educational programming for schoolchildren, and more. To learn about Business Partner opportunities, please contact Julie Lussier by email or by phone at 608-261-9587.
Gifts of Stock: To support the Society with a gift of appreciated stock, please contact Claudia Martinez by email or phone at 608-261-9588. This allows us to give credit to the proper donor when the gift arrives. View Security Delivery Instructions.

Non-cash Donations

Donate to the Collections: The Wisconsin Historical Society relies on the generosity of donors to help fulfill its mission of preserving the state's heritage for future generations. The Society's museum, library and archives will accept qualified donations of items and artifacts that represent the experiences of Wisconsinites from many backgrounds and time periods. Learn how to donate to the Museum collections or Library and Archives collections.
Volunteer: Bring history to life! Join a team of volunteers who come together in variety of capacities to collect, preserve, and share Wisconsin's stories. By volunteering your time you'll meet interesting people, have fun, and tell the story of Wisconsin while learning more about our state's colorful past. Learn about the Society's current volunteer opportunities.

Individual	$55.00	Benefits	I wish to waive all benefits.

History Explorer	$85.00	Benefits	I wish to waive all benefits.
Does not include the Wisconsin Magazine of History

History Lover	$110.00	Benefits	I wish to waive all benefits.

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Giving online is safe and secure. Simply fill out the form above to make your secure donation. A confirmation email will be sent when you complete your donation.

Want to mail in your donation instead? Print and complete this form (PDF, 674 KB) and then mail it with your payment to: Wisconsin Historical Foundation, PO Box 260050, Madison, WI 53726-0050.

To donate by phone, call us toll free at 1-888-748-7479. Our office is open Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.

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Thank you for your support!

Questions?

Do you have questions about donating or becoming a member? We're here to help!

Call our toll-free membership line Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm at
1-888-748-7479
Email the membership office

Gift Memberships

The impact of your gift

Membership Benefits

Membership Levels

STANDARD LEVELS

Individual($55)

History Explorer($85)

History Lover($110)