Become a Member
Join Dutchess County Historical Society’s largest and most engaged community. Your membership directly supports preservation, education, and access to local history—ensuring our shared heritage is honored and passed on.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
$35 Individual:
One person access to online member portal/member library.
Monthly DCHS Newsworthy online newsletter. Recognition listing in annual DCHS Yearbook.
$100 Family:
All the above benefits for up to four people.
$250 Patron:
All the above benefits plus:
Recognition in the DCHS Annual Awards Program.
$500 Supporting:
All above benefits plus:
Single Ticket to Annual Historic Preservation & Awards Celebration.
$1000 Leadership:
All above benefits plus:
Two Tickets to Annual Historic Preservation & Awards Celebration.
$2000 Platinum:
All above benefits plus:
Leadership wall recognition at DCHS Headquarters
Make a Gift
Your gift is critical to preserving the legacy of Dutchess County. With your help, we can ensure that future generations will have access to the same treasure-trove of stories and artifacts that we preserve at DCHS today. All donations support the programs, professional archives and exhibitions of DCHS and are tax-deductible in accordance with state and federal laws.
Donate Online
Your support allows us to operate professional archives, and interpret and share our history.
By Mail
Checks can be mailed to DCHS at:
Dutchess County Historical Society
6282 Route 9
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Please note your specific intention or purpose in the memo line, if applicable.
Gift Securities
Through Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
DCHS relies on the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley to assist with transfers of stock and other securities. The form and CFHV contact information can be found by clicking below. Be sure to clearly indicate the Dutchess County Historical Society in distribution section. Thank you so much!