Each member contributes to the collecting, preserving and interpreting of our fascinating history. Members of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society currently number over 1,100 households from every corner of the United States.

To join, use our secure online store to pay with a credit card, or a printable membership form that you can mail with a check.

The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society offers various levels of membership. Descriptions of each are included here to help you decide what will best fit you.

Basic Individual Membership ($30)

• A subscription to the Historical Society's quarterly newsletter
• An invitation to the annual banquet and periodic programs
• Free admission to the exhibits of the Heritage Center
• Unlimited access to the Genealogy Research Library

Basic Family Membership ($40)

• A subscription to the Historical Society's quarterly newsletter
• An invitation to the annual banquet and periodic programs
• Free admission to the exhibits of the Heritage Center
• Unlimited access to the Genealogy Research Library
• Family members reside in the same household

Friends of the Society/ Individual and Family ($50 to $99)

• A subscription to the Historical Society's quarterly newsletter
• An invitation to the annual banquet and periodic programs
• Free admission to the exhibits of the Heritage Center and a discount for non-members who accompany you
• Unlimited access to the Genealogy Research Library
• Invitation to opening Galas for two guests

Associate ($100 to $249)

• Ten percent discount at the Heritage Center gift shop for Associate and spouse
• A subscription to the Historical Society's quarterly newsletter
• An invitation to the annual banquet and periodic programs
• Free admission to the exhibits of the Heritage Center and a discount for non-members who accompany you
• Unlimited access to the Genealogy Research Library
• Invitation to opening Galas for two guests

Patron ($250 to $499)

• One scheduled private tour with the curator for each exhibit presented by the Society
• Ten percent discount at the Heritage Center gift shop for Patron and spouse
• A subscription to the Historical Society's quarterly newsletter
• Individual invitation and four guest invitations for all opening galas
• An invitation to the annual banquet and periodic programs
• Free admission to the exhibits of the Heritage Center for immediate family and four guests, reduced admission for additional guests
• Unlimited access to the Genealogy Research Library

Sponsor ($500 or more per year)

• Listing of your name during the membership year in a prominent location within the facility.
• Advance notice of classes, dinners, and other functions sponsored by the Society prior to the release to the general public
• Unlimited guests for scheduled private tour with the curator for each exhibit presented by the Society
• Ten percent discount at the Heritage Center gift shop for Sponsor and spouse
• A subscription to the Historical Society's quarterly newsletter
• Individual invitation and four guest invitations for all opening galas
• An invitation to the annual banquet and periodic programs
• Free admission to the exhibits of the Heritage Center for immediate family and four guests, reduced admission for additional guests
• Unlimited access to the Genealogy Research Library

Benefactor: Recognition of Special Contributors to the Society

An umbrella level of recognition which is not based on any given membership year, but which would be referred to a "benefactor" is to be made up of any individual or husband and wife or other entity who cumulatively have contributed $10,000 or more to the Society. Contributions would include annual membership fees. For example, being a benefactor for 20 years would qualify, as well as someone who has given $10,000 in cash, either in one or more gifts. Also, anyone would qualify who has given gifts in kind which are approved by the Board of Directors as qualifying for a contribution to the charter membership status. There will be a permanent listing of the beneficiary's name in the Society as a benefactor. The benefactor recognition is not a membership category or level but is soley to recognize persons or other entities that have made a significant contribution to the Society.