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THE MAGELLAN CIRCLE

PRESERVING THE PAST … CHARTING THE FUTURE

 
 

BECOME A MAGELLAN CIRCLE MEMBER

Since 1891 Geographical Society members have connected with an intriguing world of distinguished explorers, filmmakers, photographers, and scientists. Now, to extend that rich heritage into the future, the Society offers an important membership level - the Magellan Circle, inspired by Ferdinand Magellan's 1519-1521 expedition, the first to circumnavigate the globe.

 

Magellan Circle members enjoy intimate evenings with authors and achievers, exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, the Magellan Dinner, pre-program receptions, and the opportunity to help select Geographical Society award recipients.

 

Please join us as a member of the Magellan Circle. Enjoy special activities and benefits, and have the satisfaction of knowing that you are directly contributing to the lasting impact of the Geographical Society.

MAGELLAN CIRCLE MEMBER BENEFITS

The following benefits and programs are all included in membership:

 

  • Six exclusive Magellan Circle events (no additional charge except MAgellan Dinner).
  • Free tickets for all eight Geographical Society series programs.
  • Tax deduction for a portion of your dues.
  • Lapel Pin - New members - exclusive Magellan Circle pin. Renewing members - pin with the Cecilia Beaux-designed logo.
  • New members - certificate inscribed to you as a Magellan Circle member.
  • Know that you contribute to the continuing legacy of the Geographical Society.

Plus all standard member benefits:

  • Save on additional single tickets ($12 to members, $15 to non-members).
  • Use tickets at either 2:00 or 7:30 p.m.
  • Exchange future tickets for other dates.
  • Receive invitations to Society events.
  • Member price for the Annual Dinner.

 

EXCLUSIVE MAGELLAN CIRCLE MEMBER EVENTS

(Invitations will be mailed to Circle members.)

Two Liberty Place

 

September 23, 2009. Open the Season AT THE TOP - 57th Floor of Two Liberty Place. Preview America’s First Great City: Philadelphia with Executive Producer SAM KATZ

 

Two Firsts … Sam Katz, businessman and former mayoral candidate, presents the pilot of his upcoming documentary about events in the historic development of Philadelphia. The glass peak at the top of Two Liberty Place is the stunning site for our sunset reception and private screening.

 

December 16, 2009. The Fourth Part of the World - with author TOBY LESTER

 

Wine reception, illustrated talk, and book signing at The Athenaeum of Philadelphia.

 

The Library of Congress paid $10 million for the Waldseemúller Map which gave America its name. Based on his new book, Lester tells its story — a race to the ends of the earth which sweeps across centuries and continents. Athenaeum members join us for this special event.

 

January 13, 2010. Travels in Bolivia- with photographer and world traveler DR. THOMAS TAUBER

Three Polar Stars
Amundsen - Shackleton - Peary
photo by William H. Rau, Philadelphia
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“A notable Geographical Society of Philadelphia event on January 16, 1913, brought together ‘The Three Polar Stars’ when Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, fresh from his discovery of the South Pole, lectured before the Society and was introduced by Admiral Robert E. Peary, who discovered the North Pole in 1909, with a tribute by Sir Ernest H. Shackleton, who in 1907-08 ‘blazed the way in the Far South for Amundsen and Scott.’”
- from The History of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia 1891-1960 by Marie Peary Stafford.
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William H. Rau was Philadelphia’s preeminent photographer in the 1890s. Society correspondence shows that he helped to prepare Robert Peary’s pictures from the North Pole, and his colorist worked on Peary’s slides for his presentation for the Society in the Academy of Music. Among other assignments, Rau was commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad to take hundreds of photographs along its routes in order to promote travel on the railway to the general public.
Society Logo designed by artist Cecilia Beaux
Henry Grier Bryant portrait
 
 
 

Plus optional dinner … Magellan Dinner - Bar Ferdinand

 
 
 
 

Join fellow members in trendy Northern Liberties as Tom Tauber shares magnificent images and personal impressions of Bolivia. Then, at elegant Bar Ferdinand, enjoy a five course Spanish tapas-style feast (program and reception free - dinner charge.)

 
 

March 10, 2010. Special Buffet Dinner - Cruising the Eastern Mediterranean

 

Theme dinner with filmmakers MARY LEE and SID NOLAN at The Academy of Natural Sciences.

 

April 14, 2010. Into the Photo Archives - The Franklin Institute

 

Presentation and Wine Reception

 

See the world as original Geographical Society members saw it! Vintage glass lantern slides of travels in the early 1900's take us on a “Grand Tour”. The Franklin Institute invites us to view highlights of their extensive collection and enjoy a wine reception.

 

May 19, 2010. Special Buffet Dinner - Perilous Passages. Theme dinner with adventurer KARIN MULLER at The Academy of Natural Sciences

 
 

 

other past magellan circle programs

 

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