Celebrating Town History is a Community Affair
Become a Member!
Your Support Matters
Dues and Donations Fund All Facets of Our Mission
Your contribution allows us 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-$10 per tour)
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
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All the benefits of Patron Membership, PLUS recognition in a special highlight area of our Annual Newsletter, the gift of 2 “Supporter Memberships” for the individuals of your choosing, special recognition in our Summer Events E-blast
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All the Supporter Benefits PLUS a mailed EHS gift, personalized invitation to our Annual Meeting Party, 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 at our Annual Meeting
Personalized invitations to our Annual Meeting Party
Discounted ad rates for special events (like the Holiday House Tour)
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All the Household benefits PLUS discounts on special event tickets (such as the Holiday House Tour) and 20% discount in the Pratt’s Provisions Gift Shop
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All the Core Benefits for TWO people
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All the Core Benefits for ONE individual
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Core Benefits plus a special gift from EHS and a letter from EHS Director, “Mrs. J”
Please note: in an effort to offset donation loss, EHS has added the processing fee to memberships for 2026.
To avoid fees, please send a check to “Essex Historical Society” PO Box 123 Essex, CT 06426
EHS gratefully acknowledges the support of our community partners.
Through their 2025 Business Memberships, these organizations support our ability to preserve and share Essex history.
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”