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How to Join the Society

Send your name, address, phone number, email address, and a check for the appropriate amount to:

Elgin Historical Society and Museum
360 Park Street
Elgin, Illinois 60120

Please make check payable to Elgin Area Historical Society.

Membership Fees and Benefits

  • Student (under 18): $10.00/yr.
    Annual membership entitles you to free Museum admission and subscription to the Crackerbarrel. Must have valid ID.
  • Individual Adult: $25.00/yr.
    Annual membership with free admission, Crackerbarrel, 10% discount in the Museum Store, and 2 guest passes to the Museum.
  • Family: $40.00/yr
    Annual household membership with free admission, Crackerbarrel, 10% discount, and 4 guest passes to the Museum.
  • Sponsor: $75.00/yr
    Annual household membership, free admission, Crackerbarrel, 10% discount, 4 guest passes, and selected publications.
  • Century Membership: $100.00/yr
    Annual household membership with free admission, Crackerbarrel, 10% discount, 4 guest passes, and all publications.
  • Century Plus Membership: $150.00/yr
    Annual household membership with free admission, Crackerbarrel, 10% discount, 6 guest passes, and all publications.
  • Donor: $500.00/yr
    Annual household membership includes free admission, Crackerbarrel, 10% discount, 4 guest passes, all publications, and one free Museum group tour for up to 25 people.
  • Life membership: $1,000
    Entitles you and your spouse to a lifetime membership to the Society. Benefits include free admission to the Museum, 10% discount in the Museum Store, Crackerbarrel, 4 annual guest passes, all publications, annual group tour, and free annual Museum rental for any non-profit group.

The Crackerbarrel bimonthly newsletter is mailed to all members.

Go Green! Members providing a valid email address can choose to receive an email containing a color PDF version of The Crackerbarrel instead of the monochrome paper version.