Member Benefits

As a member of the Kansas State Historical Society, Inc. you can enjoy real stories about real people from Kansas history. Members experience the thrill of history through our programs and events and meet others interested in history. Your annual membership provides you with exciting benefits.

Members receive:

Membership levels include: Individual $40/one year, $75/two years; and Household/family $50/one year, $95/two years.

Produced by the Kansas State Historical Society, Inc., Reflections, reveals intriguing stories connected with the Historical Society collections.

Published quarterly, the magazine also covers upcoming programs and events of the Museum, State Archives & Library, Archeology, and State Historic Sites.

You'll also find information about our educational programs, Kansas State Capitol Tour Center, and Historic Preservation programs.

KSHS, Inc. members receive four issues of Kansas History, our historical journal dedicated to publishing fine, scholarly research. Richly illustrated with historic photographs, Kansas History searches deeply into our past, documenting our history and offering new insights and stimulating discoveries.

You'll learn as you enjoy reading about early exploration of the Oregon Trail, the Freudians who came to Kansas, the wizard of Milford, bushwhackers and border ruffians, quilts on the Kansas frontier, the deadly "grippe" of 1918, folklife in the Flint Hills, how Kansans responded in World War II, and so much more that is researched and written by history scholars.

Household members receive a subscription to Kansas Kaleidoscope, published five times during the school year. This lively award-winning magazine for children third- through eighth- grade features interesting stories from Kansas history as well as contemporary subjects and children from around the state who are living history.

Even more than our publications, you also receive a discount on publications and gifts in the Museum Stores atthe Kansas Museum of History and our State Historic Sites. You also receive reduced rates on special KSHS programming and special invitations to preview new and traveling exhibits.

Your partnership with us means even more: your support is an important investment in the future of Kansas history. It will ensure that our heritage and culture will be preserved and shared with generations in the years ahead.

With your help we can continue providing children's workshops; programs for adults; special exhibits; scholarly and general-audience publications; tours to historic places; field schools in archeology; a vast research collection of artifacts, documents, newspapers, genealogical materials, photos, maps, and manuscripts; and so much more. We're here for you--helping you live Kansas history.

Join us as we explore our rich Kansas past!

Historical Society membership offers a great value--specially designed for families who love Kansas history. Complete the membership application, contact membership@kshs.org or call 785-272-8681, ext. 209. We look forward to serving you!