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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Why Join the Society?
Membership in the Illinois State Historical Society is an investment in our shared heritage. Your support enables us to continue our 125-year mission of preserving, documenting, and sharing the history of the Prairie State, while providing you with exclusive access to scholarly publications, research resources, and a vibrant community of enthusiasts.
Support
History
Help the Society preserve and disseminate the story of Illinois and its people for future generations.
Member
Discounts
Enjoy exclusive discounts on historical books, Society journals, and admission to our state-wide events.
Expert
Publications
Receive the prestigious Illinois Heritage magazine and the Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society.
Community
Visibility
Announce your local history events and add them to our calendar.
Support the preservation of Illinois'
unique cultural legacy today.
Student
$30
Includes online access to scholarly works, including Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society
For use by a SINGLE student only (Current student ID required, or copy of current class schedule)
Individual
$60
Includes print and online access to scholarly works, including Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society
For use by a SINGLE person only
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Family
$70
Includes print and online access to scholarly works, including Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society
For use by a SINGLE FAMILY Living at one address.
Public Library
$75
Includes print only subscription access to scholarly works, including Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society
Institutional
$80
Includes online and print access to scholarly works, including Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society
Designed for any private or public entities such as businesses, schools, museums, societies, religious organizations, clubs college and university libraries
Sustaining
$100
Includes print and online access to scholarly works, including Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society
In addition to our regular renewal rates, we offer a special sustaining membership for those of you who can put a little bit more into our organization: We promise to make good use of the extra donation, and we will certainly acknowledge you and your gift in the next issue of Illinois Heritage.
For use by a SINGLE person only
Membership Levels
All Society memberships are based on the calendar year (January 1 through December 31). Foreign memberships require an additional $20.00 to cover international postage and handling. For those wishing to provide deeper support, we offer special contribution tiers including Friend, Patron, and our premier Lincoln Silver tier for contributions of $500 or more.