BECOME A MEMBER
The Northfield Historical Society has a diverse membership which includes families and individuals, seniors and businesses, people from Northfield and people from out-of-state. All members share their belief in the society’s mission, to connect individuals to the history of the Northfield area by collecting, preserving, and sharing its unique stories. They believe that this local museum serves a vital purpose in the community and they want to see the museum thrive for years to come!
If you share this belief, consider becoming a member of the Northfield Historical Society. There are individual and supporting memberships for the general public and a corporate membership structure for businesses. Dues are collected annually and are used to keep the museum operating year round. And remember, membership dues are tax deductible.
For the General Public
Individual Membership Levels
Senior/ Veteran – $30
Individual – $40
Household – $50
Supporting Membership Levels
John North Level – $100
Hiram Scriver Level – $250
Henry Wheeler Level – $500
Heywood Circle – $1000+
All members enjoy:
Free admission to the museum
Free research, either in person or by the staff
Museum store discount
Ticket discounts for select events
Invitation to Members-Only events or programs
Benefits at Rice County historical societies
Supporting members also enjoy:
15% museum store discount
Eligibility for one private tour for 4 people
For Businesses and Corporations
Small Business Member
Complimentary tour with our professional tour guide. Listing in the annual meeting booklet.
Small Business Member – $100
Bronze Business Member
Complimentary tour with our professional tour guide. Listing in the annual meeting booklet. Listing on the corporate member page of the NHS Website.
Bronze Business Member – $250
Silver Business Member
Complimentary tour with our professional tour guide. Listing in the annual meeting booklet. Listing on the corporate member page of the NHS Website. Sponsorship inclusion for one walking tour.
Silver Business Member – $500
Gold Business Member
Complimentary tour with our professional tour guide. Listing in the annual meeting booklet. Listing on the corporate member page of the NHS Website. Option for onsite consultation on how best to preserve your corporate records and history. Sponsorship inclusion for Cemetery Stories.
Gold Business Member – $1000
To become a member, stop by our front desk at 408 Division St. S Northfield MN 55057 or call (507) 645-9268.
Time Traveler’s Program
Time Travelers is a reciprocal membership network for historical museums and societies throughout the US. The Missouri Historical Society (MHS) created the program in 1998 so that members of historical institutions could receive exclusive benefits and privileges at museums and historical sites nationwide. These benefits may include free or reduced admission, gift shop discounts, free parking, and much more.
How Does This Impact NHS?
Being a member of the Northfield Historical Society now gives YOU access to the Time Travelers program. When you’re traveling, bring along your NHS membership card. Check if there are museums along your route that are Time Traveler members. Your NHS membership gets you reciprocal benefits across the country!
For a list of participating museums, check out this link: List of Participating Museums