SUPPORT THE ESSEX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Essex County Historical Society serves as the community catalyst to celebrate the stories that reveal the roots and values of Essex County's land and people. Our mission is to ignite the curiosity of residents, students, visitors and researchers in the past and in their personal connection to the culture, art and history of Essex County through our collections, exhibits, education and outreach programs.
MEMBERSHIP
ALL ECHS Members Receive:
- FREE museum admission
- 10% discount at the museum store
- Invitations to special events
- Discounts on research library services
- FREE use of library by appointment
- Reciprical Membership in the Empire State Museum Program
Join at the Sustaining, Supporting, Friend of Museum or Patron level, and receive NARM membership - access to over 850 museums throughout North America!
Or download our printable Membership Form here.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS:
Member Level ($35.00)
- Unlimited free admission for one to the museum, special events, and lectures
- 10% off purchases at the museum store
- Free use of ECHS research library by appointment
- Discounts on ECHS research services
- Membership in the Empire State Reciprocal Museum Program
Family Membership Level ($55.00)
- All Member level benefits for two adults plus free
- 10% off purchases at the museum store
- Free use of ECHS research library by appointment
- Discounts on ECHS research services
- Membership in the Empire State Reciprocal Museum Program
Senior Level ($25.00)
for people 65 years of age or older
- Unlimited free admission for one to the museum, special events, and lectures
- 10% off purchases at the museum store
- Free use of ECHS research library by appointment
- Discounts on ECHS research services
- Membership in the Empire State Reciprocal Museum Program
Sustaining Level ($100.00)
- All Member level benefits for two adults, plus free admission to the museum for up to four children under age 18 and two adult guests
- Includes member privileges and discounts associated with the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
Supporting Level ($250.00)
- All Sustaining Member level benefits plus free admission to the museum for up to six adult guests
- Private tour of the museum for up to four people (with advance notification)
Friend of the Museum ($500.00)
- All Supporting Member level benefits plus free admission to the museum for an unlimited number of adult guests
- Private tour of the museum for up to eight people (with advance notification)
- One gift membership for a new member
Patron of the Museum ($1,000.00)
- All Friend of the Museum Member level benefits
- Complimentary use of either the Colonial Garden or the Rosenberg Art Gallery for a private function
- Dues can be paid in two installments
All levels at $100.00 and above include the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association membership offering entrance to nearly 900 museums in North America!
We are a member of the Empire State Reciprocal Museums Program offering entrance to over 20 museums in New York State!