Friends
The Friends of Gettysburg are the heart of the Gettysburg Foundation. Through memberships, volunteering and fundraising efforts, Friends help the Foundation and the National Park Service fulfill the mission of preserving Gettysburg's historic landscapes and artifacts of Gettysburg National Millitary Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, improving the visitor experience and educating the public about the significance and relevancy of Gettysburg.
Find your place in history—when you join us in preserving history.
Join the Friends of Gettysburg today.
Friends Membership Options
Individual
$45
Annual Friends of Gettysburg benefits:
- Personalized Friends membership card provides complimentary admission to the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center and to Children of Gettysburg 1863®.
- A 10% discount on Friends of Gettysburg merchandise.
- A 10% discount in the Museum Book Store inside the Museum & Visitor Center.
- A 10% discount at the Refreshment Saloon and the Battlegrounds Cafe & Grille in the Museum & Visitor Center (First Corps members receive a 20% discount).
- Special member rate for admission tickets to Ticket to the Past—Unforgettable Journeys, the immersive cinematic virtual reality experience now open in the Museum & Visitor Center.
- Complimentary subscription to our Preservation & Progress newsletter.
- Annual Friends of Gettysburg monthly calendar complete with scenic Gettysburg photos and exclusive program dates.
- Invitations and special rates to attend or participate in exclusive member-only events, programs and volunteer opportunities.
- Discounts at local merchants.
Family
$75
Three Adults & Three Children/Youth
- Annual Individual benefits
- A gift from the Gettysburg Foundation
Children/Youth includes individuals 12 years of age and younger.
Patron
$100
- Annual Family benefits.
- Access to Barbara's Library located in the Finfrock Cottage in downtown Gettysburg
First Corps Aide-de-Camp
$150
- Annual Patron benefits.
- Invitations to First Corps-only events.
- Collectible Gettysburg Foundation gift and First Corps certificate.
- Complimentary admission tickets to Ticket to the Past—Unforgettable Journeys, the immersive cinematic virtual reality experience at the Museum & Visitor Center.
- Periodic e-newsletters featuring exclusive content from Licensed Battlefield Guides, historians and National Park Service Rangers.
- Enjoy 20% discount on dining in the Refreshment Saloon and the Battlegrounds Cafe & Grille at the Museum & Visitor Center.
First Corps Headquarters Guard
$250
- Annual First Corps Aide-de-Camp benefits.
- Two guest passes to the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.
First Corps Standard Bearer
$500
- Annual First Corps Headquarters Guard benefits.
- Four guest passes to the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.
First Corps Commander's Staff
$1,000
- Annual First Corps Standard Bearer benefits.
- The Gettysburg Foundation President's insider update letters.
- Four guest passes to the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.
1863 Society
$1,863
Family & Guests
- Annual First Corps Commander's Staff benefits.
Invitations to exclusive events, private tours, educational programs and receptions with Licensed Battlefield Guides, historians and other experts who showcase what your generous support of Gettysburg makes possible.
VIP experience in Gettysburg for you and guests, including the arrangement of battlefield tours and behind-the-scenes access.
Recognition as a Society member in Preservation & Progress, the Gettysburg Foundation’s newsletter and on the digital donor wall inside the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.
Gettysburg Society
$5,000
Family & Guests
- Annual 1863 Society benefits.
- Invitations to exclusive events, private tours, educational programs and receptions with Licensed Battlefield Guides, historians and other experts who showcase what your generous support of Gettysburg makes possible.
VIP experience in Gettysburg for you and guests, including the arrangement of battlefield tours and behind-the-scenes access.
Recognition as a Society member in Preservation & Progress, the Gettysburg Foundation’s newsletter and on the digital donor wall inside the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.
Membership Benefit Options
Friends of Gettysburg members have two options when choosing how to receive their membership benefits:
- Waive all benefits: Choose to waive all membership benefits for full tax deductibility. This includes complimentary admission, event and facility rental discounts and membership Premiums.
- Waive Premiums only: Choose not to receive membership Premiums—such as pens, notepads, gifts or ornaments—while continuing to enjoy applicable admission benefits and discounts.
Your selection applies to your new membership or renewal.
Questions about your membership or benefit options? Contact the Friends of Gettysburg team at 717-339-2148 or membership@gettysburgfoundation.org.
Thank you for being a Friends of Gettysburg member and supporting the preservation and education of Gettysburg.
The Gettysburg Foundation's annual giving Societies offer an opportunity to make a greater investment in the preservation and lasting legacy of the National Parks at Gettysburg. To learn more about how you can help ensure—through an annual giving Society membership—that Gettysburg landscapes, lessons and legacy are preserved for future generations, call us at 717-339-2101 for more information about supporting Gettysburg at the Generals Society or the Presidents Society levels with the Gettysburg Foundation.
