Celebrating Town History is a Community Affair

Become a Member!

A message from EHS Membership Chair, Dick Mather

Your Membership Matters! Dues and donations allow EHS to:

  • Continue and expand education programming for students at Essex Elementary School and regional institutions for youth learning

  • Host walking tours of the three Villages of Essex at a low cost to visitors

  • Operate Hills Academy History Center, home to over 7,000 collections objects and the Sherry Clark Research Library

  • Offer FREE, seasonal, guided tours and special events at Pratt Historic House

  • Maintain and preserve our historic properties

  • Care for and manage the Kitchen Garden and Pollinator Garden on the Pratt House grounds which are always open for public enjoyment

  • Present at no cost to attendees, our annual Winter Lecture Series for life-long learners

  • Curate special exhibits at EHS locations and spaces around town

  • Publish and Distribute the EHS Annual Newsletter

  • Partner with local organizations and businesses to expand history access to all

Core Benefits for All Members

Free admission to our Seasonal Walking Tours (non-members pay $5 per tour)

Personalized Invitation to our Annual Meeting

Voting privileges at our Annual Meeting

Recognition in our Annual Newsletter (with a reach of 4,500 locations)

FREE access to Pratt House Tours, visits to our Hills Academy Collections, and special programs throughout the three villages!

10% off in the Pratt’s Provisions Gift Shop

Membership Levels

    • All the benefits of Patron Membership, PLUS recognition in a special highlight area of our Annual Newsletter, the gift of 2 “supporter memberships” to the individuals of your choosing, special recognition in our Summer Events E-blast

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  • All of the Supporter Benefits PLUS a mailed copy of “Where History Lives”, complementary food and drinks at our Annual Meeting, and special recognition on our website

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    • Special recognition on our website, with a link to your business page

    • Special recognition in our annual Newsletter

    • Voting privileges to at our Annual Meeting

    • Complimentary food and drink for two people at our Annual Meeting

    • Discounted ad rates for special events (like the Holiday House Tour)

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  • All the Core Benefits of for up to TWO people

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  • All the Core Benefits for ONE individual

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  • Core Benefitsplus a special gift from EHS and a letter from EHS Director, “Mrs. J”

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    • Special recognition on our website, with a link to your business page

    • Special recognition in our annual Newsletter

    • Voting privileges to at our Annual Meeting

    • Complimentary food and drink for two people at our Annual Meeting

    • Discounted ad rates for special events (like the Holiday House Tour)

    Join now →

Your support is valued and warmly welcomed.

The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
— Pablo Picasso