Membership support helps the New-York Historical Society care for a priceless collection, made fully accessible to the public, and provides our education programs with the resources to serve more than 200,000 New York City public school students each year. Become a member today—it’s only through our partnership with history enthusiasts like you that we’re able to continue “Making History Matter.”

• "Whenever I walk through the doors of the New-York Historical Society I learn something new. It is a continuing world of discovery!"
  
  — Jim Picinich, dedicated member since 1999, volunteer, and docent
• "The caliber of speakers and varied topics covered in the public programming, as well as the historical and timely exhibitions, are outstanding. With every event, my penchant for learning continues thanks to the New-York Historical Society."
  
  — Carolyn Starry, dedicated member since 2006 and volunteer

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