Become a Member Today
Membership in the Arlington Historical Society is open to everyone, including businesses and organizations. Membership dues support the Arlington Historical Museum and Ball-Sellers House, and help us preserve and promote local history.
AHS offers the following membership categories, including the option to purchase a gift membership! (A great idea for young adults)
Membership Options
Student, $25 per year (valid for a person currently enrolled in GED, high school, or college courses)
- Invitations to members-only events
- Free subscription to AHS quarterly newsletter (digital copy only)
- Monthly email notification of upcoming local history events
- Free subscription to Arlington Historical Magazine (digital copy only)
- 10% discount at Arlington Historical Museum shop at both museums and in our online shop on this website.
- Priority ticketing and discounts on annual banquet and other ticketed events
- Membership is entirely digital – all communications, including the newsletter and magazine described above, will be distributed electronically to the member.
Individual, $35 per year (valid for one person)
- Invitations to members-only events
- Free subscription to AHS quarterly newsletter
- Monthly email notification of upcoming local history events
- Free subscription to Arlington Historical Magazine
- 10% discount at Arlington Historical Museum shop at both museums and in our online shop on this website.
Dual, $50 per year (valid for two people)
- Includes all of the above listed benefits
Sponsor, $100 per year (valid for two people)
- Includes all of the above listed benefits
- Free admission/shop discounts at 1000+ cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM)
- Includes recognition in the AHS Magazine
Life, $1,000 per year (valid for two people)
- Includes all of the above listed benefits
- Never pay dues again
- Includes recognition in programs for annual fundraisers
Business, $350 per year (valid for any business or organization)
- Includes all the benefits of the individual-level memberships
- Recognition in the AHS Magazine, the AHS newsletter, and social media for Business members.
Annual membership dues cover the period from July 1 to June 30. Members joining from March 1 to June 30 are considered to have paid dues for the following membership year.
How to Join
You can join or renew your membership in two ways:
- Join online here: Online Application.
- Download, print, and mail AHS the membership form along with your check or money order using this: Membership Form.