Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
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Membership Benefits

Becoming a supporting member of the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County has several benefits including discounts in the Heritage Gift Shop, access to our newsletter, and free admission to partnered institutions. Memberships can be purchased at our online store, over the phone, or in person. Please allow 7-10 business days for HCSCC to process your membership request and send you your membership materials.

- Businesses are eligible for Booster through Vanguard Memberships.


​Student Membership
​$15 USD per year

Our Student members are an essential foundation of our institution and are fundamental to the long-term success of our mission. An annual Student Membership contribution means you are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Free admission to the museum and select special events.
  • Free admission to the Historic Solomon G. Comstock House.
  • A free digital subscription to The Hourglass, the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County's quarterly newsletter.
  • Invitations to HCSCC-sponsored lectures, receptions, festivals, and tours.

Basic Membership (Individual)
​$40 USD per year

!Our Basic members are the essential foundation of our institution and are fundamental to the success of our mission. An annual Basic Membership contribution means you are eligible for the following benefits:

- Free admission to the museum and Solomon G. Comstock House. 
- Access to the our quarterly printed newsletter, The Hourglass.
​- 15% off the Heritage Gift Shop.
- 50% off $20/hour Archives research fee
- Invitations to HCSCC-sponsored special events and tours.
​- Participate in the Time Traveler Program (visit https://timetravelers.mohistory.org/about/ for more information)
- Unlimited admission all year long.
- Free admission for your grandchildren (18 years old and younger), when accompanied by you to the museum.

Basic+ Membership (Family)
$60 USD per year

Our Basic+ members are the essential foundation of our institution and are fundamental to the success of our mission. An annual Basic+ Membership contribution means you and your household are eligible for the following benefits:
​

- Free admission to the museum and Solomon G. Comstock House. 
- Access to the our quarterly printed newsletter, The Hourglass.
​- 15% off the Heritage Gift Shop.
- 50% off $20/hour Archives research fee
- Invitations to HCSCC-sponsored special events and tours.
​- Participate in the Time Traveler Program (visit https://timetravelers.mohistory.org/about/ for more information)
- Unlimited admission all year long.
- Free admission for your grandchildren (18 years old and younger), when accompanied by you to the museum.


Booster Membership
$85 USD per year

​Our Booster members are those who choose to go above and beyond, to help lift up for our organization. They are always ready to lend a helping hand. An annual Booster Membership contribution means you are eligible for the following benefits:

- All previous level benefits
- 
Two total guest admission passes (each a one-time use).​
​- 25% off archival photograph reproductions.

Heritage Membership
$125 USD per year

By contributing at the Heritage level, you are showing us that you value of preservation our county's diverse cultural traditions and history. An annual Heritage Membership contribution means you are eligible for the following benefits:

- 
All previous level benefits
- 
Four total guest admission passes (each a one-time use).​
​-  Association of Science-Technology Centers Museum Passport (visit www.astc.org/passport for details and a list of participating institutions).

Patron Membership
​$250 USD per year

Members who contribute at the Patron level are some of our greatest advocates and loyalist members. An annual Patron Membership contribution means you are eligible for the following benefits:

- All previous level benefits
- 
Eight total guest admission passes (each a one-time use).
​- 
One hour of free research in the archives.​

Benefactor Membership
$500 USD per year

 Members who choose to contribute at the Benefactor level not only help us keep the lights on, but help us create quality exhibits, programs, and events. An annual Benefactor Membership contribution means you are eligible for the following benefits:

​- All previous level benefits
- Frameable 8"x10" reproduction of a historic photo from the Archives
- 12 total guest admission passes (each a one-time use)



Vanguard Membership
$1000 USD per year

Vanguard member contributions allow us to experiment, innovate, develop, and grow. An annual Vanguard Membership contribution means you are eligible for the following benefits:

- All previous level benefits
- 2 complimentary tickets to the annual meeting
- 16 total guest admission passes (each a one-time use).

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission
    • Hours and Location
    • Staff & Contacts
    • Board of Directors
    • Accessibility & Accommodations >
      • Site Map
    • Employment
    • HCSCC Supporters
  • Visit Us
    • Accessibility & Accommodations >
      • Social Story
    • Events >
      • History On Tap!
    • Exhibitions >
      • Land to Table: Food Stories from Clay County
      • Treasures from Norway
      • Gastronomy: Art Quilts
    • Online Exhibits >
      • At Last: Marriage Equality
      • Stories of Local Black History
    • The Hjemkomst >
      • Be More Colorful VR Tour
    • The Hopperstad Stave Church >
      • Be More Colorful VR Tour
    • Comstock House
    • Felix Battles Monument
    • Bergquist Cabin
    • Field Trips/Tours
  • Shop
  • Join & Support
    • Join Today
    • Membership Benefits
    • Enewsletter
    • Donate to HCSCC
    • Volunteer
  • Research
    • COVID19 in Clay County
    • HCSCC Blog
    • Clay County Archives & Research >
      • Holdings
      • Finding Aids
      • Maps >
        • Fire Insurance Maps
        • Plat Books
      • Digital Books
    • General Photo Catalog
    • Falten-Wange Collection
    • Newsletters
    • HCSCC on MNopedia