The Friends of the Learning Center has applied for 501(c)(3) status and serves as the philanthropic and programmatic partner to the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation & Law. Through philanthropic support, strategic partnerships, and educational outreach, we help sustain, expand, and enhance the Center’s programs, exhibits, and learning opportunities. We work with educators, civic organizations, cultural institutions, and supporters to ensure that students and communities can access meaningful, engaging experiences that connect history, innovation, and the law.

“Our mission is to support the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation & Law in transforming historic spaces into living classrooms —where students explore innovation, understand the law, and discover how ideas shape our nation. Through education, partnerships, and storytelling, we empower young people to see themselves as future innovators, leaders, and civic participants.”