Contribute to The Bostonian Society
When The Bostonian Society started its planning for the 300th anniversary of the Old State House, we committed to extensive restorations and renovations to the building itself and to a comprehensive overhaul of our programs.
On top of the significant progress the Society has already made, we now have two funding opportunities that will help us take big strides forward. The first is a $150,000 challenge grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS) and the second is a $38,000 challenge grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (MCFF). Each challenge requires us to raise matching gifts on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Your support for either of these challenges helps to keep our ambitious plans for the 300th anniversary on track.
Your gift to the Challenge Fund is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Contribute to the Challenge Fund
*After clicking the "Add to Shopping Cart" button, please specify whether your donation should count toward the IMLS grant or the MCFF grant in the box designated for special requests.
The Bostonian Society's Corporate Membership Program
The Society wishes to thank the following Corporate Members for their support:
Patriot Level
Independence Level
Liberty Level
Membership benefits include free exclusive use of the Old State House for a corporate function, VIP behind-the-scenes tours, free admission for all your employees, and more Please contact Old State House Site Director Marieke Van Damme at 617-720-1713 ext 24 or marieke@bostonhistory.org for additional information.
The Society is proud to partner with the following companies:
City of Boston
Goodwin Proctor LLP
Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
National Park Service
Old Town Trolley
shieldsDESIGN LLC
Tellalian Associates Architects & Planners, LLC
Your gift to the Bostonian Society could also double if your company has a matching gift program!
A matching gift from your company will assist the Bostonian Society in its mission of Society’s mission of preserving Boston’s 18th-century history and sharing it in meaningful ways with a broad and diverse public.
Many companies will match gifts made to non-profit organizations. Please ask your employer for eligibility requirements, guidelines, and the appropriate matching gift forms. Once you have received the matching gift form from your employer, complete the employee portion of the form, and we will do the rest!
Send your gift and matching gift form to:
Development Office
The Bostonian Society
206 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02109
Make the Match! You work hard for your money—make your contribution work twice as hard for the Bostonian Society.
PRESERVING THE OLD STATE HOUSE
The Old State House is Boston’s oldest public building (1713) and a National Historic Landmark. Moreover, it is widely regarded as one of the most significant sites related to the American Revolution and the founding of the nation. The Old State House was the crucible of new ideas and bold actions that boiled over into the Revolution, and many of the basic principles of American democracy were first expressed here. John Adams described it as the place where “the child Independence was born.”
The Bostonian Society has developed a plan to stabilize, restore, and create a revolutionary new interpretation for the Old State House. The northeast corner of the building was successfully stabilized in 2006, but the work to preserve this iconic structure is far from over. Your contribution to the Old State House Restoration Fund will help the Society complete critical repairs and share the remarkable story of the building’s role in the nation’s founding narrative.
Contribute to the Old State House Restoration Fund
The Society also has launched a permanent fund for the ongoing preservation and maintenance of the Old State House. Income from this fund will be used to maintain the building in peak condition and prevent structural damage. The Society has set a goal of raising $3.5 million for the permanent fund. Your contribution to this fund will help ensure that the Old State House is preserved for future generations.
Contribute to the Permanent Fund for the Old State House
