Preserve the past
Become a member.
When you join, you support Mercer County preservation, collections, research, and public programs. Contact the Society for current membership levels, benefits, and approved payment methods.
Your membership makes it possible.
2026–2027 dues: Individual $25, Family $40, or a one-time Lifetime Membership payment of $200. The annual membership term runs June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027.
Annual individual membership dues.
Annual family membership dues.
One-time lifetime membership payment.
Preserve local records
Membership helps protect photographs, documents, artifacts, and community memory.
Stay connected
Ask the Society about current member communications, meetings, and programs.
Take part
Members can support research, exhibits, events, and preservation work.
Current benefits
Membership levels, dues, and benefits can change. Submit an application, then staff will confirm current information with you.
Apply to join.
Choose the membership level that best fits your household or support. Staff will review your request and contact you about current dues, benefits, and approved payment methods.
Important: submitting this form does not process payment, approve membership, create a member login, publish a directory entry, or grant any benefit.
Member meetings: MCHS generally meets on the last Tuesday of each month, except when weather or another announced change applies. Contact the Society to confirm the meeting and reserve any offered meal or takeout option.
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Open member accessLegal name & EIN
Mercer County Historical Society Inc.
Employer Identification Number: 35-1763727
Use the exact legal name and EIN to distinguish the Princeton, West Virginia organization from similarly named societies in other states. Search IRS tax-exempt organization records ↗
Find MCHS in Benevity
If your employer uses Benevity, search for Mercer County Historical Society Inc. or EIN 35-1763727. Confirm the selected Princeton, West Virginia organization before submitting a gift or match.
Employer and Benevity rules determine eligibility, matching, processing, and receipts. This website does not receive payment details or verify a Benevity transaction.
Kroger Community Rewards
MCHS participates in Kroger Community Rewards. Link the Society through your Kroger rewards account and confirm that Mercer County Historical Society is the selected organization before shopping.
Kroger controls eligibility, enrollment, reward calculations, and account support. MCHS does not receive your grocery purchase details through this website.
Bronze Look
When purchasing from Bronze Look, mention MCHS. The Society reports that Randolph will donate part of the purchase price to MCHS.
Confirm the current offer and eligible purchases with Bronze Look before buying; this website does not process or verify the contribution.
Ready to help preserve our history?
Join as a member, make a donation, or share a Mercer County artifact, story, photograph, video, or audio recording. Staff will help you choose the safe next step.
Donate & volunteer.
Make a donation
Every gift helps maintain our museums, protect the archive and fund educational programs. Staff will confirm an approved payment method and receipt process before you pay.
🙌 Volunteer
MCHS welcomes volunteer interest in museums, events, research, and collections. Staff confirms current needs and role requirements. Submit a volunteer application →