1787 Society & Chairman’s Circle

The 1787 Society, named for the year of the Constitutional Convention, is the National Constitution Center’s premier annual giving society for donors who contribute $1,787 or more each year.

Members of the 1787 Society demonstrate their commitment to the U.S. Constitution by empowering the National Constitution Center to direct funds to the most pressing needs, so the Center can continue to serve as a world-class museum, a national town hall, and an unparalleled civic education headquarters.

1787 Society members are recognized for their generous support on a plaque in the Center’s Grand Hall Lobby.

All 1787 Society members enjoy:

• Recognition on the 1787 Society Plaque located in the Center’s Grand Hall Lobby
• Reciprocal admission benefits at participating museums across the country
• Discounted parking when visiting the Center
• Gold-plated "We the People" lapel pin
• Free, unlimited admission to the Center, including our must-see feature exhibitions
• Free admission for guest(s) with each visit (number of guests dependent on membership level)
• Exclusive previews and viewing hours for our feature exhibitions
• Invitations to members-only programs, tours, and special events
• E-newsletter subscription with advance notice of feature exhibitions, events, and special offers
• Free audio tours
• Pocket Constitution
• 10 percent discount in the Museum Store and Delegates’ Cafe
• Discounted tickets to the Center’s acclaimed evening programs and special events

We invite you to join the 1787 Society to help the Center thrive as the place where “We the People” know our Constitution, celebrate our freedoms, embrace our role as citizens, and inspire the world.

1787 Society Levels & Benefits