Membership

wthslogo1.gif

The West Tennessee Historical Society welcomes all membership applications. We also welcome visitors and non-members to participate actively at our meetings and events. Historically, we have averaged between 450 and 600 members, but we lost members – and officers – during the COVID-19 pandemic. We need YOU to help us reach and surpass, our pre-pandemic numbers – so join today, and invite a friend!

Membership Benefits:

  • a copy of the annual West Tennessee Historical Society Papers
  • electronic newsletters with Society news and historical events around the region
  • a copy of the annual WTHS Papers
  • full voting rights in the affairs of the Society
  • opportunities to serve on the Board of Directors
  • a forum for publishing and/or presenting research, reviews, and historical documents
  • assistance with projects, grants, publications and publicity
  • use of the Society’s historical collections

Activities and Events:

  • regular meetings featuring historical programs
  • special projects and workshops
  • historical field trips
  • collection and preservation of historical materials
  • historical markers program
  • publication of newsletter and WTHS Papers
  • sponsorship of publication of original and out-of-print research

Membership categories:

  • Student (requires proof of current attendance at time of application and renewal) – $25.00 annually
  • Individual – $35.00 annually
  • Family (includes spouses, parent and child(ren), or siblings) – $50.00 annually
  • Sustaining – $75.00 annually
  • Patron – $100.00 annually
  • Benefactor – $250.00 annually
  • Life – $500.00 one-time payment
  • Advocate – $500.00 annually
  • Legacy – $1,000 annually
  • Subscribing Institution (no voting privileges) – $50.00 annually

To join, complete the membership application and mail it, along with the member level dues of your choice, to:

West Tennessee Historical Society
P.O. Box 111046
Memphis, Tennessee 38111

Make checks payable to West Tennessee Historical Society.

WTHS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Some or all of your dues and/or donations may be tax deductible; check with a tax advisor.