Membership
We invite you to join us! Become a member of the Haddam Historical Society and help preserve the stories, buildings, and artifacts that define Haddam’s past. We’re offering new, benefits-driven levels of membership, and we have something for everyone who enjoys history!
PATRON–$500
Entitles TWO adults and up to FOUR children (ages 5-17) membership to the Haddam Historical Society for ONE YEAR. Benefits for this membership include:
- Use of the garden/grounds at the Thankful Arnold House Museum for your own private event (up to 24 guests; by appointment)
- 2 additional memberships to give as gifts
- Plus, all of the benefits of the Benefactor membership listed below
BENEFACTOR–$250
Entitles TWO adults and up to FOUR children (ages 5-17) membership to the Haddam Historical Society for ONE YEAR. Benefits for this membership include:
- Invitation to a special donor appreciation event
- Meet with our historian and access the extension collection
- 1 additional membership to give as a gift
- Plus, all of the benefits of the Household membership listed below
HOUSEHOLD–$100
Entitles TWO adults and up to FOUR children (ages 5-17) membership to the Haddam Historical Society for ONE YEAR. Benefits for this membership include:
- Free admission to educational programs
- Subscription to e-newsletter
- Early registration to programs and events
- Member-only pricing for events
- 10% discount in the museum gift shop
- Invitation to exhibit openings
- Free admission to the first junior's program (for ages 5-12)
- 10% discount for our week-long Summer Program (for ages 8-12)
DUAL–$60
Entitles TWO adults membership to the Haddam Historical Society for ONE YEAR. Benefits for this membership include:
- Free admission to educational programs
- Subscription to e-newsletter
- Early registration for programs and events
- Member-only pricing for events
- 10% discount in the museum gift shop
- Invitation to exhibit openings
INDIVIDUAL–$35
Entitles ONE adult membership to the Haddam Historical Society for ONE YEAR. Benefits for this membership include:
- Free admission to educational programs
- Subscription to e-newsletter
- Early registration for programs and events
- Member-only pricing for events
- 10% discount in the museum gift shop
- Invitation to exhibit openings
JUNIOR–$25
Entitles ONE child (ages 5-12) membership to the Haddam Historical Society for ONE YEAR. Benefits for this membership include:
- Subscription to e-newsletter
- Early registration for programs and events
- Member-only pricing for events ($10 per event, a savings of $5 off the general admission price for each event)
- 10% discount in the museum gift shop
- Invitation to exhibit openings
- Free admission to the first junior's program after joining (for ages 5-12); see list below
- 10% discount for our week-long Summer Program (for ages 8-12)
2026 Juniors Programs (for ages 5-12):
NOTE: Programs are subject to change. Please refer to the Calendar of Events for updates. Membership is valid for one year from the date of purchase, so your membership may entitle you to benefits that extend into the next calendar year.
- Jun 14: Soldier for a Day
- Jul 11: Something Fishy (All About Shad)
- Aug 9: Hooves, Hay, and Haddam
- Oct 17: Fashion Flashback
- Dec 6: Hang Your Stockings with Care
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