Affiliate Membership

The Georgia Historical Society’s Affiliate Chapter Program is a statewide network for local historical organizations located in the state of Georgia. Members include historical and genealogical societies, commissions, museums, foundations, archives, preservation organizations, churches, and patriotic organizations.

Eligible institutions will receive:

• Affiliate Chapter Directory – Access to a directory of other Affiliate Chapter members and useful contacts within history-related fields.
• Consultation visits – The GHS staff can offer technical services and advice pertaining to archival- and museum-related issues.
• GHS Speaker’s Bureau – This is an Affiliates-only benefit and is available upon request. Fees may be associated with the request of GHS staff or GHS recommended speakers.
• Webinars – Informational and training webinars on a variety of archival and museum related topics keep member organizations up-to-date on strategies, resources, opportunities available to history organizations in Georgia.
• Subscriptions – Each Affiliate receives the Georgia Historical Quarterly, Georgia History Today, and the quarterly Highlights for the Affiliate Chapters, and invitations to GHS activities.
• Publicity – Affiliates are invited to publicize their activities in Highlights, and to submit their brochures for distribution at the GHS Research Center.
• Affiliate Chapter Program Logo – Available on request, a digital Affiliate Chapter Program logo to promote affiliate status.
• Publication Discounts – Affiliates may purchase GHS publications for their library at a 20% discount, or for resale as a fundraiser at a 40% discount.
• Discounts – Discounts on photocopies, research fees, and photograph orders made through GHS. Click here to see the full Discount Policy.

 An Affiliate membership rate is determined by the organization's budget range:

• Less than $250,000 - $60/year
• $250,000 - $499,999 - $95/year
• $499,999 and above - $125/year

Click here to submit the Affiliate application. Memberships will not be complete under the application is received. Alternatively, the application can be submitted by mail using the printable application form.