North Manchester Historical Society Sets

New Membership Levels and Benefits

 

The North Manchester Historical Society and the Center for History are growing and changing.  The Center for History has greatly increased its permanent exhibits in the past two years.  In order to meet our operation costs, we will now charge a small admissions cost of $3.00 per person, effective January 1, 2011.

 

As is the case with most other museums, unlimited free admission is extended to Historical Society members.  Memberships are valid for the calendar year.  Membership cards will be issued so that members can show them to receive free admission and other benefits. 

 

Revised Membership Levels

 

In the past, we had a Couples Membership equal in cost to an Individual Membership.  We did so because the main membership benefit (besides supporting a very worthy organization!) was receiving the newsletter; only one copy was sent to couples, just as to singles.  Now that the benefits of membership have increased, with free admission to the NMCH and benefits from reciprocal institutions, the membership level for Couples has been separated from the Individual Membership level.  It’s still a great deal considering all the benefits couples receive!

 

In addition we are instituting two new membership levels, Family Membership and Grandparents Membership.  The Family Membership includes two parents and all children under 19 in the same household.  The Grandparents Membership includes two senior citizens and all grandchildren under 19.

 

New Membership Benefits

 

We’ve also been working hard to increase the value of a membership in the NM Historical Society.  We have established reciprocal membership benefits with a number of local, state and national museums.  Benefits include free or reduced admission, gift shop discounts, etc.  For details of participating institutions and the reciprocal benefits offered by, see our web site nmanchesterhistory.org. 

 

We are very happy to announce that we are now members of the Time Travelers Program.  This program includes 270 locations in 41 states.  Details appear on the Time Travelers website as of January 1, 2011.    Current Indiana participants are:

 

v  Northern Indiana Center for History, South Bend

Free admission and gift shop discount

v  Conner Prairie History Park, Fishers

Discounted admission, gift shop discount, restaurant discount

v  Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis

Discounted admission

v  Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis

Free admission, gift shop discount

v  LaPorte County Historical Society and Museum, LaPorte

Free admission

v  The History Center, Fort Wayne

Free admission, gift shop discount

 

In addition, we have contacted area museums to set up similar reciprocal benefits.  So far the following institutions are on board.  We are adding more all the time.  Additions will appear on our website. 

 

v  Wabash County Museum, Wabash

v  Dr. James Ford Historic Home, Wabash

v  Grissom Air Museum, Peru

v  Howard County Historical Society (Seiberling Mansion), Kokomo

v  Huntington County Museum, Huntington

 

The following do not charge admission, but would be happy for our members to visit:

 

v  Fulton County Museum, Rochester

v  Whitley County Museum (Thomas Marshall), Columbia City

 

As you can see, membership in the North Manchester Historical Society is a greater value than ever.  PLUS you support our organization and help us serve our community.  THANK YOU!

                



North Manchester Historical Society

Membership Levels

Memberships are valid from January 1 through December 31

 

 

All membership levels except the Newsletter Subscription Only include membership in the national Time Travelers Network, providing benefits (like discounted admission and/or gift shop discounts) in 270 institutions nationwide.

 

All membership levels s except the Newsletter Subscription Only include reciprocal benefits like discounted admission and gift shop discounts in a network of participating area institutions. 

 

 

Individual Membership                                            $30                 

            Free admission for one year to North Manchester Center for History

            10% discount in Gift Shop

            Quarterly NMHS Newsletter

 

Couples Membership                                                $50

Includes two adults in the same household

`           Free admission for one year to North Manchester Center for History

            10% discount in Gift Shop

            Quarterly NMHS Newsletter

 

Family Membership                                                  $60

Includes parents and all children under 19 in the same household

Free admission for one year to North Manchester Center for History

            10% discount in Gift Shop

            Quarterly NMHS Newsletter

 

Grandparents Membership                                      $60

Includes two senior citizens and all grandchildren under 19

Free admission for one year to North Manchester Center for History

            10% discount in Gift Shop

            Quarterly NMHS Newsletter

 

Sustaining Membership                                            $75

All Family Membership Benefits

Special Recognition in Newsletter

 

Supporting Membership                                          $100

Includes All Sustaining Membership Benefits, plus free admission for grandchildren

Up to 4 back issues of Newsletter per member choice

 

Newsletter Subscription Only                                  $20