The Historical Society is a private non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We receive no committed public funding, and rely on the support of our membership base and private donations, as well as the time and talent of our volunteers, for our operational support, and also for the much needed matching funds to successfully apply for grants.
Please join us in keeping Kent County history.
Membership
The Historical Society always welcomes new members. You do not have to live locally to join, a number of our members support us in our efforts from afar. If you are a resident, however, we hope you will not only become a member, but join us at our events and activities, or consider volunteering. We offer a welcoming venue for community involvement for all ages.
As a Member you will receive:
Membership Offerings:
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Journal: The Key to Old Kent (non-members pay$5.00)
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Unlimited free access to the Geddes-Piper House Interpretive Museum
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Unlimited use of our Genealogy and Local History Research Library
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Discount on Genealogical Research Services, April-December
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History Happy Hour, program & discussion, wine & cheese on First Fridays
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Invitation to Country Driving Tour & Cocktail Party & other events (some of these events may have a charge, but are offered for members & their guests only)
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Discount on tickets for events open to the general public, including Chestertown Historic House Tour
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Discount on books & items in Gift Shop
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NEW: Rental of the Geddes-Piper House for your own special event
Membership at $500 and above:
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NEW: Free copy of Historic Houses of Kent County, An Architectural History, 1642-1860, by Michael Bourne, ed. Eugene Hall Johnstone, second printing 2009.
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NEW: Free Genealogical Research Services, April-December
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NEW: Special Donor’s Cocktail Party and Dinner
Annual dues are:
printable membership application
History Lovers! We are in need of volunteers for a variety of tasks. You can become involved in our mission of keeping Kent County history!
Some of our ongoing volunteer opportunities include:
Docent at the Geddes-Piper House: You don’t have to know about Kent County history to be a regular docent – you can learn as you go. You just have to enjoy meeting people of all types, and welcoming them to the Historical Society.
Tour guides: Do you enjoy learning history and telling stories? You might enjoy being a tour guide for either regular walking tours we offer, or for our fall
Ghost Walk of Historic Chestertown.
Library tasks: We are in need of all library skill levels, from cataloging (easier than you may think, but does require computer skills) to indexing serials and publications, to clipping articles.
Genealogists
Cemetary research: Our volunteers are updating cemetery records and we could use more assistance in this effort.
Research: If you have experience in conducting research, we are always in need of qualified volunteers to explore and document information on various topics.
Book & Map sales: keeping track of inventories and sales.
Clerical tasks.
Special events and programs planning and assistance.
Project Coordinators: For those who have experience and time to take on project management, we are in need of a coordinator for an oral history project.
Exhibit planners.
Outreach: volunteers to “man” a table for the Society at events.
Or, think of a project of your own that you would like to pursue! Please call Diane Daniels at 410-778-3499, or email director@kentcountyhistory.org
The Historical Society of Kent County
P.O. Box 665,
Chestertown, MD 21620-0665
