Ensuring the Museum's Long-Term Success

The Edward E. Ayer Society honors extraordinary people who remember the Field Museum through bequests, trusts, and other planned and life income gifts. Membership is open to all individuals who have made an estate provision for the Field Museum regardless of the amount. Members will be extended unique privileges and invited to exclusive Society events and more. Complete the Edward E. Ayer Society form to join.

Edward E Ayer

Courtesy of the Newberry Library

Family in Granger Hub

"I was determined if my prosperity continued," Ayer remarked, "to do something that would give the boy coming after me a better chance for an education than I had been able to get."

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