Membership In CCHS

You are invited to become a member of the Centre County Historical Society. Your membership supports all aspects of the Historical Society's operations. Membership benefits include: quarterly issues of Mansion Notes, the Society's newsletter; Centre County Heritage, the Society's journal; advance notice of programs; and a 10% discount on all Society publications.

Member Application

Centre County's Rich Heritage

The Centre County Historical Society is the oldest and largest of the county's historical organizations. Established in 1904, it has for over 100 years celebrated the rich heritage of Centre County by collecting artifacts; offering programs, publications, and exhibits that foster its preservation for future generations; and by providing information about and being an advocate for the protection of its historic landscape.

Why Should You Become a Member?

  • To help preserve Centre County's historic landscape
  • To celebrate Centre County's architectural richness
  • To remember the importance of Centre Furnace
  • For all the opportunities membership provides

Be a Part of the Future of the Centre County Historical Society

You are invited to become a member of the Centre County Historical Society. Your membership supports all aspects of the Historical Society's operations. We hope you will join us in our plans by becoming a Society member. Help us to forge a link between Centre County's rich past and its future – between its memory and its imagination.

Membership Levels

Annual Membership
Individual Membership ($35) / Household Membership ($50)

  • Receives Mansion Notes (Quarterly Newsletter)
  • Receives Centre County Heritage (Annual Journal)
  • 10% discount of Centre County Historical Society Publications
  • Discount on events and programs such as the Stocking Stuffer Preview Party
  • Renewable annually

Friend ($100)

  • Same benefits as Annual Membership Level PLUS
  • One ticket to the Stocking Stuffer Preview Party
  • Permission to borrow books from the Centre Furnace Mansion Library, NOT including the archival collection
  • Renewable annually
House and Gardens Membership ($250)
  • Same benefits as Friend Membership Level PLUS
  • Two tickets to the Stocking Stuffer Preview Party
  • One special garden tour of the grounds
  • Renewable annually
Director's Circle ($500)
  • Same benefits as House and Gardens Membership Level PLUS
  • A private preview of special exhibits with the Director
  • A special once a year private reception at the Mansion
  • A one-time payment or renewable annually
Business Membership ($500)
  • Same benefits as Director's Circle Membership Level PLUS
  • A listing on our Website with a link to the business's website
  • Renewable annually
Ironmaster's Circle ($1,500)
  • Same benefits as Director's Circle Membership Level PLUS
  • A one-time privilege of hosting an event at the mansion at 20% off (following all requirements for mansion use)
  • A one-time payment

Your membership can be completed simply by printing and mailing in our membership form.