For over 75 years, we have connected people with Cecil’s past by collecting and preserving the county's history and we count on membership dues to help fund this endeavor.  Through your membership you help connect people to the county’s past through our library and its significant collection of rare books, manuscripts and photographs; our outreach services, helping others understand county history; a website that attracts hundreds of visitors monthly; our museum, which contains fascinating displays; and our widely recognized historical journal.  By joining the Society at levels higher than basic you particularly help to support the Society’s undertakings.

Membership Benefits

All members receive the Inkwell, the Society newsletter, and the annual scholarly publication, the Journal of Cecil County History.  They use of library for free and receive discounts on copy services.  And they vote in bi-yearly elections, receive discounts on books available from the Society, and attend the meetings and functions we sponsor.  Members are also entitled to publish queries in Society publications..

• Basic -- $20:  All of the above and membership card for one individual
• Couple — $25:  All of the above and two membership cards for people residing at one address.
• Contributor—$50: All of the above and knowledge that your additional contribution advances the mission of the Society; annual listing acknowledging your special contribution.
• Benefactor—$75:  All of the above and knowledge that your additional contribution greatly advances the mission of the Society.
• Student—$10: For full time students, all of the benefits of a basic membership.

Click the link below to join now.  You may mail your form or join online.