$40 / year
Membership for one.
- Free admission to major festivals
- “Members Only” event invitations
- Shanower Library research privileges
- Pioneer School program discounts
- Geauga County Historian subscription
2026 Membership
Become part of the story
Join the Geauga County Historical Society for the 2026 membership year (January 1–December 31) and help preserve local history, while enjoying free admission to our major festivals, members-only events, and more.
2026 Membership Levels
Choose your membership level
Geauga County Historical Society membership runs January 1 to December 31. Every level includes the same member benefits.
$75 / year
Membership for two adults.
- Free admission to major festivals
- “Members Only” event invitations
- Shanower Library research privileges
- Pioneer School program discounts
- Geauga County Historian subscription
$90 / year
Two adults plus all minor children.
- Free admission to major festivals
- “Members Only” event invitations
- Shanower Library research privileges
- Pioneer School program discounts
- Geauga County Historian subscription
- Family guest pass: two adults plus all minor children attend a festival for no admission fee
Prefer to join offline?
Call the office at 440-834-1492 for a membership form and mail it back with your check to GCHS, PO Box 153, Burton, OH 44021. We also accept credit cards. Call the office, stop in the Crossroads Store, or purchase online.
Membership benefits
What every membership includes
All Geauga County Historical Society memberships include the same benefits for the full year.
- Free admission to major festivals at the Century Village Museum, including the Civil War Reenactment, Apple Butter Festival, and Antique Power Show.
- Exclusive invitations to “Members Only” events.
- Research privileges at the Shanower Library, available by appointment.
- Discounts for Pioneer School programs.
- A subscription to the Geauga County Historian publication.
Ready to join?
Help preserve the village you love
Join today, or reach out with questions, we'd love to welcome you to the society.