In 1862, The Union League of Philadelphia was founded as a Patriotic Society to support the policies of Abraham Lincoln. More than 150 years later, The Union League is a private, members only club, ranked #1 in the Country, with over 3,500 members. Membership is in the vanguard of Philadelphia life, counting among our members many top leaders in business, academia, law, medicine, politics, religion, and the arts. Our Members gather to socialize, dine, network, attend events, exercise and relax in one of the city's most beautiful and historic settings.