Why become a History Center Member?
Why should you become a member of Kenosha History Center and the Southport Light Station Museum?. Your membership makes up a vital portion of our operating budget, helping us to preserve our local history. The support we receive from our members makes possible the preservation of the Society's extensive museum and archival collections. The Society uses these in exhibits, school kits, workshops and publications and in our Speaker's Bureau to tell the story of Kenosha County's founding and growth.

Membership Levels and Benefits

1. All members receive the following standard benefits:
   Copy of newsletter, Southport
   10% discount in our gift shop (not applicable to web orders
   10% discount on Light the Lighthouse
   10% admission discount at State Historic Sites
   Advance notification of events and special exhibits
   Satisfaction in preservation of our local heritage

  PATRONS CIRCLE MEMBERSHIPS

1. Senior Individual (62 years & over) $15
   Senior Household (2 persons 62 & over) $20
   Individuals $25
   Family $40
   Supporter $50

PRESIDENTS CIRCLE MEMBERSHIPS

1. Homesteader $100 (Includes standard benefits, 10% discount on 2 tickets of fundraiser event of choice & President's Circle Reception)
   Settler $250 (Includes standard benefits, 20% discount on 2 tickets of fundraiser event of choice, President's Circle Reception & Recognition at Annual Meeting)
   Lighthouse Keeper $500 (Includes standard benefits, 20% discount on 4 tickets of fundraiser event of choice, Framed 5 x 7 historic photograph, President's Circle Reception & Recognition at Annual meeting)
   Rambler $1000 (Includes standard benefits, 2 complimentary tickets to fundraiser event of choice, Framed 5 x 7 historic photograph, President's Circle Reception & Recognition at Annual Meeting)
   Ambassador $5000 (Includes standard benefits, Private reception for 20 persons at History Center including wine and hors d'oeuvres, Framed 5 x 7 historic photograph, President's Circle Reception, & Recognition at Annual Meeting)

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS/ SPONSORSHIPS

1. Metropolitan $250 (Includes 2 complimentary family memberships @ $80 value, special advance preview of new exhibits & Recognition at Annual Meeting)
   Sterling $500 (Includes 4 complimentary family memberships @ $160 value, special advance preview of new exhibits & Recognition at Annual Meeting)
   Jeffery $1000 (Includes 4 complimentary family memberships @ $160 value, 4 Chili Cookoff tickets @ $40 value, 3 hour complimentary rental @ $300 value of History Center with maximum of 50 persons subject to availability & Recognition at Annual Meeting)
   Nash $5000 (Includes 10 complimentary family memberships @ $400 value, 10 Chili Cookoff tickets @ $100 value, 3 hour complimentary rental @ $300 value of History Center with maximum of 50 persons subject to availability & Recognition at Annual Meeting)