Individual & Family
Membership

Frederick resident Barbara Fritchie was ninety-five years old when Confederate troops passed by her door in September of 1862. Although historians have cast doubt upon her response to the Rebel Army, she was immortalized in John Greenleaf Whittier’s Poem, Barbara Frietchie.

BRIEF HISTORY OF FREDERICK COUNTY

INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

The Historical Society of Frederick County offers various levels of annual membership, with distinct benefits at each level. The Historical Society also offers membership programs for businesses and organizations. Please see the Business Membership page for more details.

To become a member of the Historical Society of Frederick County, simply print out and complete the membership form and mail it in with your dues. Individual and Family Membership Form [PDF, 130KB]

Student $10
Under age 18 and college students with valid identification

Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
10% discount on Bookstore purchases
10% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
Advance notice of special events & public programs

Individual $35

Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
10% discount on Bookstore purchases
10% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
Advance notice of special events & public programs

Family $50
For two adults and all children in a household

Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
10% discount on Bookstore purchases
10% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
Advance notice of special events & public programs

Contributor $75

Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
10% discount on Bookstore purchases
10% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
Subscription to the semi-annual Journal
Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
Advance notice of special events & public programs

Patron $100

Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
10% discount on Bookstore purchases
10% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
Advance notice of special events & public programs
Subscription to the semi-annual Journal
Four one-time guest passes to share
Recognition in the Annual Report

Associate $250

Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
10% discount on Bookstore purchases
25% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
Advance notice of special events & public programs
Subscription to the semi-annual Journal
Six one-time guest passes to share
Recognition in the Annual Report
Two free hours of research conducted by the Historical Society's Research Center

Benefactor $500

Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
10% discount on Bookstore purchases
50% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
Advance notice of special events & public programs
Subscription to the semi-annual Journal
Eight one-time guest passes to share
Recognition in the Annual Report
Two free hours of research conducted by the Historical Society's Research Center
“President’s Gift”

Life $1,000 (one-time)

Free admission to Museum of Frederick County History, Frederick County Archives & Research Center, and Roger Brooke Taney House
10% discount on Bookstore purchases
10% discount on Heritage Garden rentals
Subscription to the quarterly Newsletter
Invitations to exhibit openings & members-only events
Advance notice of special events & public programs
Subscription to the semi-annual Journal
Up to four one-time guest passes to share each year (upon request)
Recognition in the Annual Report (first year)