Preserve Your Heritage. Understanding our past creates a bridge to our future.

Our mission is to preserve the City’s archives and historic sites, to educate the community about Delray’s heritage and to encourage public interest in the historic past of Delray Beach.

Join the Delray Beach Historical Society today!

Call 561-274-9578 to become a member!

 

Lifetime Members or Paying By Check
If you wish to become a lifetime member, or if you wish to pay by check, please download, print, and mail the following membership application to Delray Beach Historical Society.
download application

 
Membership Benefits
  • Learning about a history steeped in adventure & discovery
  • Local history research at the Ethel Sterling Williams History Learning Center for history buffs and serious researchers...
  • Tours of the Historical Society grounds...
  • Educational programs tailored to fit the needs of your students...
  • Exhibits and Lectures...
  • Invitations to Historical Society Events and Activities ...
  • The Porch Gift Shop specializing in local history books... 10% discount to members
  • Volunteer opportunities...

Membership Levels

Single Membership *
$40
  • Free research in our Ethel Sterling Williams Archive, with professional support
  • Invitations to events, lectures and programs
  • Invitation to Annual Meeting/Coffee
  • DBHS Newsletter (Summer/Season)
  • Information about special programs for families
  • 5% discount on DBHS gift items
  • 5% discount on archive orders
  • Free or reduced admission to lectures/book signings
 
Senior Membership *
$35
  • Free research in our Ethel Sterling Williams Archive, with professional support
  • Invitations to events, lectures and programs
  • Invitation to Annual Meeting/Coffee
  • DBHS Newsletter (Summer/Season)
  • Information about special programs for families
  • 5% discount on DBHS gift items
  • 5% discount on archive orders
  • Free or reduced admission to lectures/book signings
 
Family Membership *
$75
  • Free research in our Ethel Sterling Williams Archive, with professional support
  • Invitations to events, lectures and programs
  • Invitation to Annual Meeting/Coffee
  • DBHS Newsletter (Summer/Season)
  • Information about special programs for families
  • 10% discount on DBHS gift items
  • 10% discount on archive orders
  • Free or reduced admission to lectures/book signings
  • Free Fall children event
  • Free week children Summer program
 
Young Friends *
$100
  • Free research in our Ethel Sterling Williams Archive, with professional support
  • Invitations to events, lectures and programs
  • Invitation to Annual Meeting/Coffee
  • DBHS Newsletter (Summer/Season)
  • Information about special programs for families
  • 15% discount on DBHS gift items
  • 15% discount on archive orders
  • Free or reduced admission to lectures/book signings
  • Invitation to Young Friends events
  • 2 free tickets to main event after-party
 
Corporate Sponsor
$400
  • Free research in our Ethel Sterling Williams Archive, with professional support
  • Invitations to events, lectures and programs
  • Invitation to Annual Meeting/Coffee
  • DBHS Newsletter (Summer/Season)
  • Information about special programs for families
  • 20% discount on DBHS gift items
  • 20% discount on archive orders
  • Free or reduced admission to lectures/book signings
  • 4 free tickets to major event
  • Free logo for sponsorship on Web site
 
Delray Beach Benefactor *
$1,000
  • Free research in our Ethel Sterling Williams Archive, with professional support
  • Invitations to events, lectures and programs
  • Invitation to Annual Meeting/Coffee
  • DBHS Newsletter (Summer/Season)
  • Information about special programs for families
  • 25% discount on DBHS gift items
  • 25% discount on archive orders
  • Free or reduced admission to lectures/book signings
  • Free choice of any DBHS published book
 
Ethel Sterling Williams Archive & Learning Center Sponsor *
$10,000
  • Free research in our Ethel Sterling Williams Archive, with professional support
  • Invitations to events, lectures and programs
  • Invitation to Annual Meeting/Coffee
  • DBHS Newsletter (Summer/Season)
  • Information about special programs for families
  • 30% discount on DBHS gift items
  • 30% discount on archive orders
  • Free or reduced admission to lectures/book signings
  • 6 note cards/envelopes of artist drawings
  • Free choice of any DBHS published book
 
* Available only to individuals or families