Eleanor's Circle
Established in 2012 as a donor group that helps fund projects every year, Eleanor’s Circle provides resources for the organization’s operations and hosts lively programs of cocktails and dinners with prominent speakers and VIP tours of Val-Kill.
Belonging to Eleanor’s Circle is an invitation to step into the world and legacy of one of America’s and the world’s greatest humanitarian citizens. You will be closely involved with celebrating Eleanor Roosevelt’s achievements in your participation in all activities of the Partnership. You will also join a lively, connected, and visionary group of people in many enjoyable activities both in your own city as well as at Val-Kill.
Annual Membership | July 2026 - June 2027
During the 2026-2027 membership year, the Partnership will hold events related to the Cottage Industry: The Val-Kill Furniture Shop exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Eleanor’s Circle members will be among the invited guests to the Partnership’s reception celebrating the exhibit. Members are invited to attend one of three Wednesday teas in the Met’s American Wing. A very intimate experience, held when the museum is closed to the public, each tea will feature a special speaker and include a curator-led tour of the Val-Kill Furniture exhibit.
Eleanor’s Circle members will be notified as plans for more special events are finalized. See Levels of Giving below.
Join us?
Levels of Giving
$1,000* Human Rights Champion
$1,500* Babs & Franklin (couple's membership)
$2,500* Firebrand
$5,000* Eleanor Roosevelt Ambassador
*Members can invite young members into Eleanor’s Circle with the gift of a one year mentee membership:
$500 Mentor of Human Rights (per new member)
Please contact Donna Lackner-Horn at donna@valkill.org to receive membership information in Eleanor's Circle.
"Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give."
Eleanor Roosevelt
Winston Churchill and Eleanor Roosevelt at Val-Kill.
Support our ongoing work at Val-Kill
Every year the Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Partnership and the National Park Service select projects in need of funding that enhance the visitor experience and meet the educational and conservation goals for the Eleanor Roosevelt Historic site. Val-Kill nourished Eleanor Roosevelt’s deepest need for tranquility and regeneration and was a home uniquely hers. In a letter to her friend Lorena Hickok, she wrote, “I shall always be a part of it here.” Val-Kill represents for all visitors a place of powerful landscape and memory that remains untouched. Your ongoing support in any amount you want to donate towards programs and enhancements at Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill home is crucial.
Please contact Donna Lackner-Horn at donna@valkill.org to receive information on the impact your gift will have, or make your donation here: