History is Calling
The Filson Historical Society invites anyone with an interest in history to join as a member. Filson membership allows you and your family to become history insiders, receiving exclusive benefits while supporting local history. Look below for a full list of benefits. Please join, renew, or purchase a gift membership today!
If you have questions about which membership level works best for you, please call our Development and Membership Department at 502-634-7108 and a member of the Development team will be happy to assist you, or email Kate Wanke at kate@filsonhistorical.org.
Membership Levels
Teacher / Student – $25
Reduced membership benefits with digital publications for one adult with a current student or teacher ID. Retired teachers may also apply.
E-member – $30
- Emailed issues of quarterly Filson newsmagazine and Ohio Valley History journal
- Two guest passes that can be used for a day of research or to attend a program (value not to exceed $15 for each pass)
- One hour of professional research assistance – by phone or email
- Additional research assistance at a reduced rate of $35 an hour ($50 for non-members)
- 10% off image orders
- Access to member-only promotions and special event pricing (Music Under the Trees, Jazz Night, Dine and Dialogue)
***Please note e-members do not receive free admission to our weekly lectures.
Individual – $70
Membership benefits for one adult.
Boone (Family) – $120
Membership benefits for a family (two adults and all children under 18) plus recognition in The Filson newsmagazine and membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Membership Program. For a full list of participating organizations please click here.
Audubon – $250
All Boone level benefits plus 2 free guest passes, and invitations to special exhibit openings.
Clay – $500
All Audubon level benefits plus 4 free guest passes and free professional research consultation with Filson archivists.
Shelby – $1,000
All Clay level benefits plus 6 free guest passes and an annual invitation to dinner with a nationally-recognized historian or author.
Clark – $2,500
All Shelby level benefits plus 8 free guest passes and a free gift Boone membership for the person or household of your choice.
Filson -$5,000
All Clark level benefits plus 10 free guest passes and an annual free use* of a Filson event space.
*Subject to Filson rental policies.
