Categories and Benefits

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Supporter ($235)

Help us continue to preserve Ohio's history by including a $150 contribution to our Annual Fund, while enjoying all the benefits of a History Lover membership. Dues in excess of $80 are tax-deductible.

Benefits
A Supporter membership includes all standard membership benefits plus the following: 

  • Free admission for 2 adults and all children under 18 in the immediate family
  • One-year subscription (four issues) to TIMELINE, our award-winning history magazine
  • Four (4) single-use guest passes, good at any Ohio Historical Society site during regular hours
  • Public recognition of your $150 annual fund contribution (can remain anonymous by request)
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History Lover ($85)

A fully-loaded membership for the true history enthusiast. Dues in excess of $60 are tax-deductible.

Benefits
History Lover members enjoy all standard membership benefits plus the following:

  • Free admission for 2 adults and all children under 18 in the immediate family
  • One-year subscription (four issues) to TIMELINE, our award-winning history magazine
  • Two (2) single-use guest passes, good at any Ohio Historical Society site during regular hours
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Family ($55)

Access a state full of fun and educational history experiences perfect for the whole family. Dues are fully tax-deductible. 

Benefits
A Family level membership includes all standard membership benefits. Free admission applies to 2 adults and all children under 18 in the immediate family.

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Individual ($35)

An affordable membership ideal for college students, researchers, and young professionals. Dues are fully tax-deductible. 

Benefits 
An Individual level membership includes all standard membership benefits. Free admission applies to one adult and one guest per visit.

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Color Guard (add $30)

Of the more than 500 flags in the Statehouse battle flags collection, approximately 400 of them are from the Civil War. These colors provide a visible reminder of the more than 300,000 Ohioans who served in the Union Army to defend their state and their nation.
Benefits
For $30 annually, you may upgrade your membership to help preserve and protect these significant artifacts from Ohio’s history. $20 of your Color Guard fee goes directly toward conservation efforts through the Save the Flags Campaign, while the remainder funds additional programming for this special group. As a thank you, you will receive a commemorative 12 x 18” Ohio Civil War 150 flag.

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TIMELINE ($40)

TIMELINE, OHS’ award-winning, quarterly magazine is a must for any history enthusiast. While a stand-alone subscription is $40 annually, OHS members are able to upgrade their membership for the discounted rate of $30.

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STANDARD BENEFITS WITH ALL LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP


  • Free regular admission for one year to all Ohio Historical Society sites
  • Subscription to Echoes. Get behind-the-scenes looks at OHS events, exhibits, educational programs, collections acquisitions, research, and historic preservation efforts with this bi-monthly member newsletter.
  • 10% shopping discount on most purchases at Ohio History Stores and our online store
  • 10% discount on facility rentals
  • Free or reduced admission to most OHS events and programs
  • Discount benefits with Western Reserve Historical Society
  • Discount benefits with The Dawes Arboretum in Newark
  • Membership in the national "Time Travelers" program
  • Vote in annual Board of Trustees election (one vote per membership)

MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS

Take $5 off your dues if you qualify for any of the discounts below:

  • Senior (age 60+)
  • Military (active or veteran)
  • Educator
  • Student
  • Member of OHS friends group
  • Local historical society member
  • Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums member
  • Western Reserve Historical Society member
  • Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
  • AAA
  • AARP
  • Golden Buckeye cardholder

Please note that Canadian memberships will be charged an additional $10 and all other foreign memberships will be charged an additional $15 to the total amount due in order to cover postage & handling. Please contact the Membership Office to process your registration.

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