Dear Friend,

How is 2026 going so far? It’s already been a productive year for us out here in Michigan. Hopefully it is where you live too.

This year, America celebrates its 250th anniversary—a milestone unlike any other in history.

To mark this moment, Hillsdale College is thanking friends who stand for our founding principles with a commemorative 2026 Benefactor Card, sent to those who give $25 or more in support of our mission.

Our educational mission is more urgent than ever.

Not long ago, statues of Thomas Jefferson—the author of the Declaration of Independence—were torn down at schools and universities across the country.

This wasn’t just vandalism. It was a warning.

Too many young Americans no longer understand—or respect—our country’s founding principles of liberty. Too many young Americans are turning instead to dangerous ideologies such as socialism and even Marxism. Instead, just consider…

If the image of the man who wrote the Declaration can be torn down, how much can they possibly value the words themselves?

That’s why I’m sending you this email. I need to ask for your help today.

When you give $25 or more to Hillsdale’s Project to Save America, your tax-deductible gift will help:

• Teach millions through free online courses like “Constitution 101,” “The Great American Story,” and one of our newest, “Colonial America: From Wilderness to Civilization.”


• Expand Imprimis, our digest of liberty, to hundreds of thousands more homes nationwide.


• Put pocket Constitutions into the hands of school kids and concerned Americans nationwide.


• Strengthen K–12 education through our American classical initiative, including a strong civics component through our 1776 Curriculum.

As a small token of our gratitude, we’ll send you your 2026 Benefactor Card, commemorating America’s founding and your commitment to liberty.

While some tear down our history, you can help make sure it’s taught—truthfully and courageously—to the next generation.

Please make your best gift today of $25 or more today using this secure link: 

https://secured.hillsdale.edu/hillsdale/2026-benefactor-card

Thank you for standing with Hillsdale College—and for defending the principles that have guided our nation for nearly 250 years.

With gratitude,

Bill Gray
Vice President
Institutional Advancement
Hillsdale College

P.S. Because of you, Hillsdale College remains independent—no taxpayer money, no government-subsidized student loans or grants, no strings attached, no interference. NOT. ONE. PENNY!

Your gift of $25 or more helps teach the principles of liberty and ensures they are remembered and passed on to future generations. Make your best gift today and receive your commemorative 2026 Benefactor Card using this secure link:

https://secured.hillsdale.edu/hillsdale/2026-benefactor-card