Membership
Membership in the Society is your participation in our mission of promoting and preserving Schuylkill County’s history. Membership dues provide a portion of the operating expenses for maintenance of the Society building, exhibit development, and community programming.
Memberships
How to Join or Renew
There are many convenient ways to join or renew your membership, whether it is through our website, mailing in a check and renewal form, calling the Society, or visiting the gift shop! Annual membership dues are valid for one year from the month of enrollment or renewal.
Website
You can join or renew in just a few clicks. Click the “Become A Member” button at the top of the page to get started.
Please print the Membership Application form. Click here to open and print the form: Membership Application & Renewal Form
Mail the completed form, along with your check or credit card information, to:
Schuylkill County Historical Society 305 N Centre Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone
You can call our office at 570-622-7540 during our normal operating hours. We would be happy to take your credit card information over the phone.
In person
Simply stop in at the Society anytime we are open to join or renew.
Benefits of Membership
The Schuylkill County Historical Society Museum
The museum, housed in the Society building, allows visitors to stroll through history. Exhibits feature Schuylkill County Civil War history and the Pottsville Maroons, among many others. Thousands of artifacts are preserved and exhibited here. Members are entitled to free tours of the museum.
Schuylkill County Historical Society Gift Shop
Our gift shop has many unique and historic localized gift items, as well as books of local history for sale. Be sure to check out our large inventory of Maroons merchandise! Members receive 10% off all items in the Gift Shop.
Our Excellent Newsletter, Schuylkill Heritage
This multipage publication, printed and distributed six times a year, is almost worth the cost of membership alone! There are articles about historical sites around Schuylkill County, an updated calendar of events, committee news, an updated list of new acquisitions and artifacts, and other fun features. Available via mail or email.
Research Library and Archives
Our extensive library collection is an excellent source of genealogical information for Schuylkill County. Beyond genealogy, the library houses thousands of unique early records from the region, with topics ranging from the Civil War to the Molly Maguires. To find out more about the resources available, visit our Research Page. Members are afforded free unlimited use of the library and discounts on assisted research.
Programs and Events
Society members enjoy free entry to many of our fun and informative programs, as well as discounted tickets for all hands-on workshops. Programs are also available via Zoom for those who can’t make it to the Society in person.