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1884 Society

  • Background of the Ferguson Mansion located at 1310 South 3rd Street Louisville Kentucky. The Mansion is a Beaux Arts style building with stone and brick. Words imposed on top of image read: "The Filson Historical Society. 1884 Society"

Become a Member of the 1884 Society

We invite you to join the 1884 Society, a distinguished group of members who contribute $1,000 or more annually to support the Filson’s mission. As a member of the 1884 Society, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits while playing a vital role in sustaining the Filson at the highest level of membership.

To learn more or to join, please contact Brenna Cundiff at 502-634-7108 or via email.

Images of Filson collections and visitors of the Filson. Words imposed on top designate 1884 Society Levels. Shelby: $1000, Clark: $2500, Filson: $5000, and York: $10,000.
Images of Filson collections and visitors of the Filson. Words imposed on top designate 1884 Society Levels. Shelby: $1000, Clark: $2500, Filson: $5000, and York: $10,000.
Images of Filson collections and visitors of the Filson. Words imposed on top designate 1884 Society Levels. Shelby: $1000, Clark: $2500, Filson: $5000, and York: $10,000.

“Speaking at the Filson is a treat. The audiences are well-informed; the questions they pose are thought-provoking; and the staff are thoroughly professional. Louisville is lucky to have the Filson.” -H.W. Brands

  • Membership benefits for two adults and all children under 18
  • Annual invitation to dinner with a nationally recognized historian or author
  • Two free hours of professional research consultation with Filson archivists
  • Invitations to special exhibit openings
  • 6 free guest passes
  • Recognition in every issue of The Filson newsmagazine
  • Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Program
  • Free or reduced admission to Filson events
  • Free subscriptions to The Filson newsmagazine and the Ohio Valley History journal
  • Free research access to the Filson’s collections and reduced remote research
  • 10% off image orders
  • Discounted book sales at Filson events
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  • Membership benefits for two adults and all children under 18
  • Free gift Family membership to share with a family or friend
  • Annual invitation to dinner with a nationally recognized historian or author
  • Two free hours of professional research consultation with Filson archivists
  • Invitations to special exhibit openings
  • 8 free guest passes
  • Recognition in every issue of The Filson newsmagazine
  • Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Program
  • Free or reduced admission to Filson events
  • Free subscriptions to The Filson newsmagazine and the Ohio Valley History journal
  • Free research access to the Filson’s collections and reduced remote research
  • 10% off image orders
  • Discounted book sales at Filson events
Join Now
  • Membership benefits for two adults and all children under 18
  • Free use* of a Filson venue space
  • Free gift Family membership to share with a family or friend
  • Annual invitation to dinner with a nationally recognized historian or author
  • Two free hours of professional research consultation with Filson archivists
  • Invitations to special exhibit openings
  • 10 free guest passes
  • Recognition in every issue of The Filson newsmagazine
  • Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Program
  • Free or reduced admission to Filson events
  • Free subscriptions to The Filson newsmagazine and the Ohio Valley History journal
  • Free research access to the Filson’s collections and reduced remote research
  • 10% off image orders
  • Discounted book sales at Filson events

*subject to rental policies and availability

Join Now
  • Membership benefits for two adults and all children under 18
  • Private behind the scenes tour of the Filson
  • Annual invitation to dine with the President and CEO
  • Free use* of a Filson venue space
  • Free gift Family membership to share with a family or friend
  • Annual invitation to dinner with a nationally recognized historian or author
  • Two free hours of professional research consultation with Filson archivists
  • Invitations to special exhibit openings
  • 10 free guest passes
  • Recognition in every issue of The Filson newsmagazine
  • Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Program
  • Free or reduced admission to Filson events
  • Free subscriptions to The Filson newsmagazine and the Ohio Valley History journal
  • Free research access to the Filson’s collections and reduced remote research
  • 10% off image orders
  • Discounted book sales at Filson events
*subject to rental policies and availability

North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM)

The Filson Historical Society is a member of the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM). This benefit is included in your Filson membership at the Boone (Family) level and above. The program allows your Filson membership to provide free or reduced ticket prices to museums all over North America. Go to the NARM website to learn more about utilizing this benefit on your travels. If you have an questions, please call our Development and Membership Department at 502-634-7108 or email Kate Wanke.

Visit the Filson

Open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm

The Filson is closed to the public the 3rd Friday of every month.

1310 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 635-5083

Plan Your Visit to the Filson!  To register or purchase tickets for our events, please visit our Events Page.

The Research Library is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30pm; we are closed on the third Friday of each month. Appointments are not required, but feel free to reserve a seat online – learn more here.  We also provide remote research services; please complete our research request form online here.

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