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Join the McHenry County Historical Society today and help engage and educate current and future generations by preserving and sharing McHenry County history.

Memberships are available for Seniors, Students, Individuals, Couples, Households, Organizations and Governmental Entities. 

Membership Options & Benefits

Individual, Senior, Student, Couple, Household, and Lifetime Memberships

Membership options start at $30

Benefits include:

  • Free admission to the Museum
  • Up to 3 hours of complimentary research per membership year (copying & image fees still apply where applicable)
  • A 4-Issue subscription to the McHenry County Historical Society’s local history magazine, The Tracer, and our monthly e-newsletter to keep you abreast of upcoming events & information
  • Reduced rates for special programs
  • 10% discount on gift shop items
  • Access to the Time Travelers program, a reciprocal benefits membership network for historical museums, sites, and societies throughout the United States.

If you wish to join/renew by mail, Download. Print and mail our Membership Brochure. Otherwise, use the buttons below to join/renew online.

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Governmental Memberships

Membership fees vary depending on the type of governmental organization and its population

Benefits include:

  • One calendar week per year of free museum admission for your residents.
  • Up to 3 hours of complimentary  research about your Municipality or Township per membership year (copying & image fees still apply where applicable)
  • A 4-Issue subscription to the McHenry County Historical Society’s local history magazine, The Tracer, and our monthly e-newsletter to keep you abreast of upcoming events & information – sent to the primary contact
Start or Renew Your Governmental Membership

If you wish to join/renew by mail, download, print, and mail a Governmental Membership form

Organizational Memberships

Benefits include:

  • A 4-Issue subscription to the McHenry County Historical Society’s local history magazine, The Tracer, and our monthly e-newsletter to keep you abreast of upcoming events & information – sent to the primary contact
  • Up to 3 hours of complimentary research requests per membership year (copying & image fees still apply where applicable)
  • A private tour for your organization led by the Executive Director
Start or Renew Your Organizational Membership

If you wish to join/renew by mail, download, print, and mail an Organizational Membership form

Gift Memberships

Membership options starting at $30

Gift members enjoy the same benefits as individuals, couples, and household members.

 Once we receive your completed Gift Membership form, we’ll send your recipient their membership card and a letter letting them know you’ve gifted them a membership to the McHenry County Historical Society.

If you wish to purchase a gift membership, download, print, and mail the Gift Membership brochure.