Become a Member
Community heritage. Personal ancestry. Priceless relics. The root of a rare hobby, or the origin of a common thread… It all comes alive at DCHS.
Why Join
Douglas County
Historical Society?
As a DCHS member, you will:
- Preserve the history of Douglas County, Neb.
- Protect a historical landmark, The General Crook House Museum
- Support our Library Archives Center, the official county archive and research facility of Douglas County
- Enjoy unlimited free admission to the Crook House Museum, our lower level exhibition space, and discounted services at the Library Archives Center
- Discover the stories of our ancestors through educational programs and events
Student, Military & Seniors
$30
- Discounted individual memberships.
Student, Military & Senior Benefits
- Personalized Membership Card
- Free admission to the General Crook House Museum
- Quarterly Connection Newsletter
- Invitations to Members Only events
- 10% discount in gift shop
- 20% discount at the Library Archive Center services
- Reduced prices on classes
- Free admission to Second Sunday Talks
- Invitations to fundraising events
- E-mail updates
Individual
$35
- All individual memberships benefit one adult.
Individual Benefits
- Personalized Membership Card
- Free admission to the General Crook House Museum
- Quarterly Connection Newsletter
- Invitations to Members Only events
- 10% discount in gift shop
- 20% discount at the Library Archive Center services
- Reduced prices on classes
- Free admission to Second Sunday Talks
- Invitations to fundraising events
- E-mail updates
Family
$45
- Membership benefits two adults living in the same household and children under 18 years of age.
Family Benefits
- Personalized Membership Card
- Free admission to the General Crook House Museum
- Quarterly Connection Newsletter
- Invitations to Members Only events
- 10% discount in gift shop
- 20% discount at the Library Archive Center services
- Reduced prices on classes
- Free admission to Second Sunday Talks
- Invitations to fundraising events
- E-mail updates
Century
$100
- Benefits two adults living in the same household and children or grandchildren under 18 years of age.
Century Benefits
- Personalized Membership Card
- Free admission to the General Crook House Museum
- Quarterly Connection Newsletter
- Invitations to Members Only events
- 20% discount at the Library Archive Center services
- Reduced prices on classes
- Free admission to Second Sunday Talks
- Invitations to fundraising events
- E-mail updates
- 20% discount in gift shop
- Complimentary pack of postcards
- Access to Time Travelers program
Patron
$250
- Benefits two adults living in the same household and children or grandchildren under 18 years of age.
Patron Benefits
- Personalized Membership Card
- Free admission to the General Crook House Museum
- Quarterly Connection Newsletter
- Invitations to Members Only events
- 20% discount at the Library Archive Center services
- Reduced prices on classes
- Free admission to Second Sunday Talks
- Invitations to fundraising events
- E-mail updates
- 20% discount in gift shop
- Complimentary pack of postcards
- Access to Time Travelers program
- Three one-time use Museum passes
- One 8×10 print from the Library Archives
Lieutenant’s Council
$500
- Benefits two adults living in the same household and children or grandchildren under 18 years of age.
Lieutenant’s Council Benefits
- Personalized Membership Card
- Free admission to the General Crook House Museum
- Quarterly Connection Newsletter
- Invitations to Members Only events
- 20% discount at the Library Archive Center services
- Reduced prices on classes
- Free admission to Second Sunday Talks
- Invitations to fundraising events
- E-mail updates
- 20% discount in gift shop
- Complimentary pack of postcards
- Access to Time Travelers program
- One 8×10 print from the Library Archives
- Five one-time use Museum passes
- 10% discount on Museum rentals
General’s Council
$1,000
- Benefits two adults living in the same household and children or grandchildren under 18 years of age.
General’s Council Benefits
- Personalized Membership Card
- Free admission to the General Crook House Museum
- Quarterly Connection Newsletter
- Invitations to Members Only events
- 20% discount at the Library Archive Center services
- Reduced prices on classes
- Free admission to Second Sunday Talks
- Invitations to fundraising events
- E-mail updates
- 20% discount in gift shop
- Complimentary pack of postcards
- Access to Time Travelers program
- One 8×10 print from the Library Archives
- Five one-time use Museum passes
- Invitation to General’s Council Luncheon
- 20% discount on Step-on Guided Tour
- 20% discount on General Crook House rental
Want to do eve more to support your local historical society?
Consider becoming a GEM donor.
A Gives Every Month donor enjoys the same membership as annual members, but added benfits.
As a GEM member, you will:
- All the same benefits of DCHS membership, including free museum entry, discounted tickets to events and early access to our programing.
- GEM giving elminates your need to renew your membership annually, When you sign up as a GEM, you’ll recieve a laminated, personalized card that doesn’t expire.
- You’ll also recieve an exclusive GEM newsletter as well as an end of year letter, detailing your donations to DCHS.
- You can join as a GEM for as low as $5 a month and you can change your gift or withdraw at anytime.
- Your monthly gift helps to provide the DCHS a reliable monthly income, which funds progrmas, classes and the ongoing perservation of our historic General Crook House Museum.