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There’s no better time than now to join the many county residents who value local history as a window on the past and as sign posts to the future. Whether you have deep local roots or have recently chosen to make Carroll County your home, our cities, towns, and changing landscape are the sum total of the contributions of those who’ve gone before us.
Members enjoy exclusive access to special events, lectures, and workshops that delve into various aspects of Carroll County’s heritage. They receive the society’s newsletter, filled with insightful articles, updates on ongoing projects, and information about upcoming programs. Additionally, members play a crucial role in supporting the society’s mission to preserve the county’s historical treasures and promote community awareness and education about the rich history of Carroll County.
Individual & Family Membership
Individual and family memberships include these benefits:
- Invitations to special events like the Annual Meeting and 2025’s Shellman exhibit ribbon cutting
- Subscription to The Courier newsletter to keep current with Society news
- Subscription to the Carroll History Journal, featuring articles about unique aspects of county history (sent electronically unless you prefer a hard copy)
- Free use of the research library’s genealogical sources, archival news articles, books, and historical manuscripts
- Discounted admission to our Box Lunch Talks and podium recognition should you choose to sponsor a BLT
- NEW- 50% discount on rentals of Shellman’s Shipley Memorial Garden or Cockey’s for your special event or private gathering
- NEW- first hour of family research for free using the Society’s new online research request form
Individual $50
Family $75 (all dependents living under the same roof)
Senior $40 (60 yrs. or older)
Senior Household $55 (all dependents living under the same roof)
Business Membership
Business Memberships include these benefits:
- Invitations to special events like the Annual Meeting and 2025’s Shellman exhibit ribbon cutting
- Subscription to The Courier newsletter to keep current with Society news
- Subscription to the Carroll History Journal, featuring articles about unique aspects of county history (sent electronically unless you prefer a hard copy)
- Free use of the research library’s genealogical sources, archival news articles, books, and historical manuscripts
- Discounted admission to our Box Lunch Talks and podium recognition should you choose to sponsor a BLT (see below)
- NEW- 50% discount on rentals of Shellman’s Shipley Memorial Garden or Cockey’s for your special event or meeting
- NEW- first hour of research (could be related to the history of your business) for free using the Society’s new online research request form
- NEW- Business listing at the top of the Society’s Supporters Page on HSCC’s new website
Annual dues for Businesses are $295.
Business Memberships may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. Consult with your tax advisor.