~To perpetuate the memory of those who came to America in the good ship (Welcome) in company
with William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, who arrived in October, 1682~

~To collect and preserve historic data relative to the settlement of the State of Pennsylvania
and the founding of Philadelphia~

~And to bring together in social intercourse and friendly relations the descendants of the
aforesaid persons who came to these shores in the ship (Welcome)~

The Purpose of the Welcome Society

The purposes of the society are given in its 1906 charter (Listed Above).  Though it is not specifically stated in the charter, the Society was founded as nonprofit and educational. Originally, the membership was limited to the descendants (male or female) of those who were passengers on the Welcome.  Presently, membership is composed of descendants of those ancestors who traveled with fellow Quakers to America during the course of the year of 1682.  This includes 22 ships and 23 crossings of the Atlantic.

HISTORY

 On April 1, 1906 nine people signed the charter organizing the Welcome Society. On April 21 it was passed to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas for a certificate of incorporation.

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HOW TO JOIN

The annual dues for membership are $35. Lifetime membership is $700. Information on the rules and procedure for joining the Society are available by going here:

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The historical and genealogical members do have fun by participating in a variety of social events throughout the year. Information on recent and upcoming events is available by going here:

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