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Become A Member

Become a Member

Become a member of Delaware Historical Society today and enjoy free admission! Members are partners in our mission to preserve, promote, and share Delaware’s history in a welcoming environment so as to educate, inspire, and empower people and communities.

Members of the Delaware Historical Society enjoy a variety of benefits.

In addition to unlimited free general admission, benefits include invitations to members-only programs and special events, and discounts on museum store purchases.

All membership levels also include complimentary subscriptions to the Delaware History Journal, Delaware’s journal of scholarship since 1946, and our magazine, Making History.

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Updating your membership information is as simple as filling out this form.

Core Benefits of Membership:

  • · Unlimited admission to the Delaware History Museum, Mitchell Center for African American Heritage, and the National Historic Landmark Read House & Gardens
  • · Subscriptions to Delaware History Journal and Making History magazine
  • · Invitations to members-only enhanced tours
  • · Discounted fees for selected classes, programs, and events
  • · 25% discount on all research services,
  • · 15% discount at museum merchandise stores
  • · 25% discount at Delaware 250th Society level or above
  • · 15% off space rentals
  • · Benefits of North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) at Sustaining level or above
  • · Discounts and perks at local businesses

Enjoy Perks at Local Restaurants & Businesses

Members now receive discounts at local restaurants and businesses! Please present your membership card at participating businesses to take advantage of these benefits. For discount codes, provide proof of membership to the vendor or email membership@dehistory.org

Cavanaugh's Restaurant
Wilma's
The Mercury Cafe & Teahouse
Liquid Alchemy Beverages
Green Box Kitchen

10% OFF Your Meal

15% OFF for Groups of 4 or Less

10% OFF for Groups of 4 or Less

10% OFF Entire Purchase

10% OFF Your Order

Cabernet Candles
Huxley & Hiro

15% off entire purchase with code

10% OFF Entire Purchase

15% OFF Your Meal for Groups of 8 or Less*

Discounted Admission

*Food only, does not apply to drinks

Membership Levels

Student, Senior

  • $30
  • Core Benefits for two named cardholders living in the same household
  • Students must be currently enrolled in a university or a Delaware high school
  • Senior is defined as 65+
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Individual

  • $45
  • Core Benefits for one named cardholder
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Dual

  • $60
  • Core Benefits for two named cardholders living in the same household
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Family

  • $75
  • Core Benefits for all members of your household
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Sustaining

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Delaware 250th Society

  • $250
  • North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) benefits
  • Core Benefits for all members of your household
  • Two complimentary Family Membership to give as a gift
  • Four complimentary guest passes
  • 25% discount at museum merchandise stores
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Patron

  • $500
  • North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) benefits
  • Core Benefits for all members of your household
  • Six complimentary guest passes
  • Two complimentary Family Memberships to give as gifts
  • 25% discount at museum merchandise stores
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First State Steward

  • $1,000+
  • North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) benefits
  • Core Benefits for all members of your household, plus all the benefits of Patron level
  • First State Stewards are invited to exclusive events and receive special updates on significant Delaware Historical Society initiatives
  • 25% discount at museum merchandise stores
  • All donors who make a single gift of $1,000 or more are invited to receive First State Steward benefits
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Institutional

  • Domestic ($35)
  • Outside the USA ($40)

Institutional memberships are only available for schools and libraries that want the Society’s semiannual magazine and newsletter.

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Gift Memberships

Delaware Historical Society Memberships Make Great Gifts!

Looking for a unique gift idea that will provide a year of events and programs for a special friend or family member? Give the gift of membership and the recipient will receive invitations to lectures, tours, programs, and events throughout the year.

Any level of membership can be purchased for a gift.

Simply complete the membership form with the gift recipient’s name and contact information and then hit submit.

Purchase a Gift Membership

Contact the Membership Office