Become a Friend of the Archives
The Friends of the Archives support the efforts of the Moravian Archives through contributing tax-deductible donations. In the past, you became a Friend of the Archives by donating any amount of money, but there were few benefits returned back to you. We are launching a re-imagined, tiered Friends of the Archives program, effective January 1, 2024 (first year benefits will be based on 2023 donations). We cannot operate without the support of our Friends, and we want to show our appreciation through special benefits for Friends only!
| Membership Level | Annual Donation* |
|---|---|
| Wachau Way | $0.01 – $49.99 |
| Schuler Street (Student^) | $25 – $149.99 |
| Geschwister Grove | $50 – $149.99 |
| Diener Drive | $150 – $299.99 |
| Salemite Square | $300 – $499.99 |
| Vorsteher Valley | $500 – $999.99 |
| Comenius Circle | $1,000 – $1499.99 |
| Fries Freeway | $1,500 – $2999.99 |
| Lebenslauf Lane | $3,000+ |
*Membership benefits come into effect on January 1st each year and are based on the total amount donated in the previous calendar year. Benefits do not roll over, and donation amounts are not cumulative from year-to-year.
^Must provide proof of current student enrollment.
Wachau Way Benefits ($0.01-$49.99)
- Annotations, a print newsletter sent 2-4 times per year, only to Friends of the Archives; review back issues from 2003-2020 here
- Access to annual Friends-only event
Schuler Street and Geschwister Grove Benefits ($25-$149.99)
- Annotations, a print newsletter sent 2-4 times per year, only to Friends of the Archives; review back issues from 2003-2020 here
- One piece of Archives-branded merchandise
- 10% discount at the gift shop
- Access to annual Friends-only event
- Free pass to one Archives Vault tour and discounted passes to additional Archives Vault tours and to Archives workshops
Diener Drive Benefits ($150-$299.99)
- Annotations, a print newsletter sent 2-4 times per year, only to Friends of the Archives; review back issues from 2003-2020 here
- One piece of Archives-branded merchandise
- 15% discount at the gift shop
- Access to annual Friends-only event
- Free pass for you and one guest to one Archives Vault tour and discounted passes to additional Archives Vault tours and workshops
Salemite Square Benefits ($300-$499.99)
- Annotations, a print newsletter sent 2-4 times per year, only to Friends of the Archives; review back issues from 2003-2020 here
- One deluxe piece of Archives-branded merchandise
- 15% discount at the gift shop
- Access to annual Friends-only event + one free drink ticket
- Free pass for you and one guest to one Archives Vault tour and discounted passes to additional Archives Vault tours and workshops
Vorsteher Valley Benefits ($500-$999.99)
- Annotations, a print newsletter sent 2-4 times per year, only to Friends of the Archives; review back issues from 2003-2020 here
- One deluxe piece of Archives-branded merchandise
- 20% discount at the gift shop
- Access to annual Friends-only event + one free drink ticket
- Free pass for you and one guest to one Archives Vault tour and free pass for you to one Archives workshop; discounted passes to additional Archives Vault tours and workshops
Comenius Circle Benefits ($1,000-$1,499.99)
- Annotations, a print newsletter sent 2-4 times per year, only to Friends of the Archives; review back issues from 2003-2020 here
- One premium piece of Archives-branded merchandise
- 20% discount at the gift shop
- Access to annual Friends-only event + two free drink tickets and one free guest ticket
- Free pass for you and one guest to one Archives Vault tour and free pass for you to one Archives workshop; discounted passes to additional Archives Vault tours and workshops
- Official membership card
Fries Freeway Benefits ($1,500-$2,999.99)
- Annotations, a print newsletter sent 2-4 times per year, only to Friends of the Archives; review back issues from 2003-2020 here
- Two pieces of Archives-branded merchandise, including one premium piece
- 25% discount at the gift shop
- Access to annual Friends-only event + two free drink tickets and one free guest ticket
- Free pass for you and one guest to to one Archives Vault tour and one Archives workshop; discounted passes to additional Archives Vault tours and workshops
- Official membership card
Lebenslauf Lane ($3,000+)
- Annotations, a print newsletter sent 2-4 times per year, only to Friends of the Archives; review back issues from 2003-2020 here
- Three pieces of Archives-branded merchandise, including one premium piece and one “Lifelong Member” piece
- 25% discount at the gift shop
- Access to annual Friends-only event + unlimited free drinks and two free guest tickets
- Two free passes for you and one guest to two Archives Vault tours and two Archives workshops; discounted passes to additional Archives Vault tours and workshops
- Official membership card with “Lifelong Member” included
- Framed print of a reproduction of something in the Archives holdings; your choice from a selection of ten