Membership
| 2024 Membership Form |
You can help us preserve the heritage of Wisconsin's second oldest city by joining the Prairie du Chien Historical Society. Members receive a number of benefits, and your donations allow us to continue to maintain and improve the Fort Crawford Museum and the community events we organize.
Membership Benefits
Become a Member Now
You can begin or renew your membership in the Prairie du Chien Historical Society by mail. Be sure to tell us your name, address, phone number, email and desired membership level. Just mail your payment and contact information to:
Prairie du Chien Historical Society
PO Box 298
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Donated time by our members and supporters reduces the expense of operating the Museums and site. Here is a suggested list of work or projects that offer a variety of opportunities for a person or family to help the Prairie du Chien Historical Society, Inc. Maybe you have a talent or interest not listed and would like to be of service. Please let us know. Volunteers are always welcomed!
Membership Benefits
- Free Admission to the Fort Crawford Museum
- 10% discount at the Museum Gift Shop
- Receive The Union newsletter
- Voting privileges at society meetings
- Family: $60
- Adult Individual: $30
- Collections Membership: $150
- Museum Sponsor Membership: $250
- School Tour Sponsor Membership: $500
- School Program Sponsor Membership: $1000
- Fort Crawford Hospital/St. Germain Sponsor Membership: $1500
- Programming Sponsor Membership: $2500
- Museum Benefactor Membership: $5000
Become a Member Now
You can begin or renew your membership in the Prairie du Chien Historical Society by mail. Be sure to tell us your name, address, phone number, email and desired membership level. Just mail your payment and contact information to:
Prairie du Chien Historical Society
PO Box 298
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Donated time by our members and supporters reduces the expense of operating the Museums and site. Here is a suggested list of work or projects that offer a variety of opportunities for a person or family to help the Prairie du Chien Historical Society, Inc. Maybe you have a talent or interest not listed and would like to be of service. Please let us know. Volunteers are always welcomed!
- Poster distribution before events
- Photography of events/exhibits/groups tours
- Volunteer Coordinator - calling and record keeping
- Lawn care and snow removal help - mowing/trimming/lawn pickup and snow removal from sidewalks in winter months
- Building upkeep
- Event preparation
- Publicity - press releases, website upkeep
- Working in the collections with our Collections Board Member
- Reference Library - setting up a reference library with books, school annuals, genealogy documents
- Pie Bakers - for Pies-A-Plenty fundraiser in June
- Christmas cookie and candy makers - for our December Christmas Cookie and Candy Fundraiser
- Sewing for costumes or exhibit care
- Food stands