We invite you to join the History Keepers Society, Densho’s new monthly giving program.

We are a community dedicated to the stewardship of our stories, preservation of our histories and the power of remembrance as an act of resilience.

Making a monthly gift to Densho is the most convenient and effective way to provide continual support. Your gift can be spread out throughout the year, so even small, affordable donations can make a real long-term impact — ensuring the preservation of our histories.

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Why Give Monthly?

Even small recurring gifts add up to long-term impact—enabling us to preserve stories, create free educational resources, and shape a more just future. Become a History Keeper today to sustain Densho in our work to keep our history alive and accessible for generations to come.

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Sign up and receive a special thank-you gift

Make a recurring donation between now and the end of the year, and we’ll send you a special thank-you gift: a custom sticker set designed by artist Kiku Hughes, featuring all ten War Relocation Authority camps where Japanese Americans were incarcerated.

History Keepers Society Membership Benefits

Memory Keeper (monthly gift of $5)

  • Virtual Donor Wall: History Keepers will be recognized as on our website.

Heritage Keeper (monthly gift of $50)

All of the above, plus:

  • Priority Registration for Densho Events: As a History Keeper, you will have access to priority registration for all Densho virtual and in-person public events.
  • Member of the Month eNews Feature: With the launch of our monthly giving program we will kick off a monthly member feature to highlight why History Keepers are passionate about preserving our history for future generations.
  • Ask-A-Historian: History Keepers have the opportunity to pose up four of their most pressing historical questions every year to our expert historians on staff at Densho.

Legacy Keeper (monthly gift of $100 or more)

All of the above, plus:

  • Family History Archivist Consultation: Receive a free, 30-minute consultation with Densho staff archivists to dig deeper into your own family history research.