Historical Citizens Association
Come join us at an event! The best way to learn about us is to attend a reenactment or historical occasion as a guest. E-mail us to request a guest spot at our next event and take the first step toward joining our organization. We have extra costumes to loan to most of our guests, so don't worry if you don't have period-appropriate clothing. Once you decide to join Historical Citizens Association (HCA), our Member Liaison can walk you through the simple application process. Dues are payable upon your acceptance as an HCA member.
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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: Full Member or Supporting Member. Must be 18 years of age or older.
NOTE: Full Membership with Voting Privileges is dependant upon meeting a Minimum Attendance Requirements for Meetings & Events. If Attendance Requirement is NOT met, individual will still qualify for a Supporting Membership but will have no voting rights. Member will automatically upgrade to a Full Membership upon completion of Attendance Requirements.
Benefits: Full Member
- Guaranteed camp space with Oak Street – HCA’s Civil War Encampment (with required RSVPs)
- Inclusion of character bio on HCA's Oak Street Residents Page
- Voting Rights for Board Member Positions.
- Ability to Run for a Board Position.
- Access to the Historical Citizen’s Yahoo Group.
- Membership Card
- Invitation to HCA special events.
Benefits: Supporting Member
- Ability to request a camp space on Oak Street – HCA’s Civil War Encampment
- Inclusion of character bio on HCA's Oak Street Residents Page
- Access to the Historical Citizen’s Yahoo Group.
- Membership Card
- Invitation to HCA special events.
*Minimum Attendance Requirements: The Minimum attendance requirements (per fiscal year) are participation in one (1) HCA Meeting and two (2) HCA Living History Activities/Events as designated by the Board of Directors. Said Qualifying Living History Activities/Events are designated on the HCA Calendar as “Official Events”. (See the HCA Schedule Page of this Website.)
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: 1 or More Full/Supporting Members within a Family unit or Household (ex. legal spouse) and dependent children under age 18.
***Please be sure to specify the number of adults & children/minors when applying for membership.
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PROSPECTIVE MEMBER: Non-voting individuals. (Must be 18 years of age or older.)
***NOTE: Must attend a minimum number of qualifying events (as determined by the Board) before being eligible for Individual Membership.***
Benefits: Prospective Member
- Ability to attend events as a guest of Oak Street – HCA’s Civil War Encampment
- Access to the Historical Citizen’s Yahoo Group
- Must attend a minimum number of qualifying events (as determined by the Board) before being eligible for Individual Membership.
Minors are welcome to attend events with us in the company of their parents. Please ask about our Family Memberships (see above).
Click Here for the Membership Application
NOTE: All Membership Dues are paid on an Annual Basis. HCA’s Fiscal year begins July 1st.
Individual Membership ($10.00/yr)* – Full Member or Supporting Member
Family Membership: ($20.00/yr)* – 1 or More Full/Supporting Members within a Family unit or Household (ex. legal spouse) and dependent children under age 18.
Prospective Member: (-$0-) – Must attend a minimum number of qualifying events (as determined by the Board) before being eligible for Individual Membership. Dues are payable upon your acceptance as an HCA member.
* Membership will not be valid unless a signed membership form is received.
Click Here for HCA Membership Renewal Page
2011 - 2012 Board of Directors:
Lana Bailey
HCA President
Gina Kimmel
HCA Vice President
Karen Stanford
HCA Treasurer
Rebecca Thelin
HCA Secretary
Maegen Hensley
HCA Member Liaison
For more information, please contact us at info@historicalcitizens.org.