Celebrating Town History is a Community Affair

Become a Member!

A message from EHS Membership Chair, Dick Mather

Your support matters. Dues and donations fund all facets of our mission and allows us to continue serving our community.

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