Belonging to something meaningful – a group that values place, memory, and shared identity
Lifelong learning – Discover fascinating stories about your town, neighborhoods, and the people.
Intellectual stimulation – Talks, archives, and research keep curious minds engaged.
Social connection – Meet neighbors who care about history, culture, and preservation.
Pride of place – Gain a deeper appreciation for where you live and its unique character.
Exclusive Access & Experiences
Behind-the-scenes access – Archives, collections, historic homes, and sites not open to the public.
Special tours and trips – Walking tours, day trips, or travel tied to local history.
Early or discounted entry – Savings on programs, workshops, and ticketed events.
Impact & Legacy
Preserve local history – Help protect buildings, documents, photographs, and oral histories.
Leave a legacy – Contribute to something that will outlast you and benefit future generations.
Advocacy voice – Be part of efforts to protect historic places from being lost or forgotten.
Creative & Skill-Building Opportunities
Hands-on involvement – Research, cataloging, exhibits, writing, or restoration projects.
Share your talents – Photography, storytelling, teaching, design, genealogy, or event planning.
Learn new skills – Archival work, historical research, preservation techniques.
Family & Community Value
Family-friendly activities – Programs that make history engaging for kids and teens.
Intergenerational connection – Learn from longtime residents and elders.
Community storytelling – Help tell a fuller, more inclusive history of the area.
Practical Perks
Member discounts – Gift shop, publications, partner museums
Newsletter – High-quality local history content delivered regularly.
Recognition – Satisfaction (and sometimes public acknowledgment) for supporting a good cause.
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Donations
Archival Materials
Photographs – Prints, negatives, slides, and digital images
- optionally lend them for high-res scanning so originals are returned to you;
- photos containing streets, businesses, buildings of the past are particulaly of interest!