Join & Give

Your support helps us expand, protect, and make accessible our invaluable collections.

The South Carolina Historical Society is a private, nonprofit organization that depends upon the generosity of its supporters to preserve and extend awareness of South Carolina history. Thank you to our supporters nationwide!

Standard Membership

Your annual support of the South Carolina Historical Society makes each day possible.

All supporters of the South Carolina Historical Society receive complimentary museum access, digital access to back issues of our publications, as well as early registration to programs and events.

Supporters contributing up to $75.00 annually receive a mailed subscription to Carologue and digital access to the South Carolina Historical Magazine.

Supporters contributing $75.00 or more annually receive mailed subscriptions to both Carologue and the South Carolina Historical Magazine.

Additionally, supporters contributing $150.00 or more annually will receive admission to over 1,000 museums and cultural institutions through North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program. Click here for a list of other participating affiliates.

Proprietors Council

Philanthropic champions of the South Carolina Historical Society make it possible to increase the breadth of available materials and share the depth of history.

Those who contribute at a level of $1,000 are considered the Proprietors Council of the Historical Society. Those who contribute at a level of $2,500 are considered Benefactors of the Historical Society. Those who contribute at a level of $5,000 or more are considered part of the Chairman’s Circle of the Historical Society.

For more information, please contact our Donor Relations Manager.

Proprietors Council

$1,000

Benefactors

$2,500

Chairman's Circle

$5,000+

Proprietors Council - $1,000

Your membership includes:

  • Complimentary museum access
  • A mailed subscription to Carologue and the South Carolina Historical Magazine
  • Digital access to back issues of our publications
  • Admission to over 1,000 museums and cultural institutions through North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program
  • Early registration to programs and events
  • Invitations to exclusive events
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Benefactors - $2,500

Your membership includes:

  • Complimentary museum access
  • A mailed subscription to Carologue and the South Carolina Historical Magazine
  • Digital access to back issues of our publications
  • Admission to over 1,000 museums and cultural institutions through North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program
  • Early registration to programs and events
  • Invitations to exclusive events
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Chairman's Circle - $5,000+

Your membership includes:

  • Complimentary museum access
  • A mailed subscription to Carologue and the South Carolina Historical Magazine
  • Digital access to back issues of our publications
  • Admission to over 1,000 museums and cultural institutions through North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program
  • Early registration to programs and events
  • Invitations to exclusive events
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Business Council

Your business’s annual support of the South Carolina Historical Society enhances opportunities for education and community involvement. Your support is welcomed at any level.

Our Business Council members have access to SCHS speaking opportunities, curated tours for small groups, and discounts on event space rentals. All levels receive a 20% discount on advertising in our publications.

For more information, please contact our Donor Relations Manager.

Business Investor

$1,000+

Business Investor - $1,000+

Your membership includes:

  • Unlimited visits for eight people to the SCHS Museum
  • Four complimentary tickets to the Fall Tour
  • Private, curated tour of the SCHS Museum or Archives for up to ten people
  • Discounts on conference room rentals ($2,500+)
  • Free conference room rental once a year ($5,000+)
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Giving Opportunities

The South Carolina Historical Society has a variety of ways to support our mission beyond annual support. By contributing to the Fireproof Building Fund or Adopting a Collection, your philanthropy ensures access to generations of history.

Giving Opportunities