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How Can I Become A Member?

“It was clear that the Heritage Hjemkomst Center had an important place in the community and I wanted to be part of it.”

– Carl Bailey, Moorhead, MN

There are many levels of membership, but at the heart of it all, members are individuals who share the vision of the Heritage Center – to promote the cultural, educational, and historical heritage of the Red River Valley. Members are people who enjoy the Center enough to want to give something back – to make a personal investment in its exhibits and programs, for themselves and for their community.

You can be sure that your membership commitment to the Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center, at any level of support, will make a difference.

For example, membership dollars help provide indispensable educational services to the region through our tour program for school groups. We work closely with teachers to offer museum experiences that will add to the curriculum by connecting our permanent exhibits like the Viking Ship, the Stave Church, and the Red River Valley Exhibit to the rich heritage of this region.

The Center also hosts an ever-changing array of major traveling exhibits in Heritage Hall. These displays come from national and international museums on a wide range of topics in humanities, arts, and sciences. Membership dollars allow us to include special components such as lecture series that relate these traveling exhibits to our region’s history.

Here are some easy options for putting your membership to work:

Here’s how you can become a member of the Heritage Hjemkomst Leadership Circle:

$500

Beyond Visits & Tours: Why Membership?

At every level of membership in the Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center, you’ll receive something valuable in return. Here are descriptions of the many benefits available:

• Individual / Household Annual Admission. This privilege grants you (or you and all the members of your household) unlimited admission to the Center. Your membership card is valid for all exhibit areas.
• Guest Admissions. At some levels your admission privilege extends to guests beyond your own household.
• ASTC Membership. Through a reciprocal arrangement, your HHIC membership also admits you to over 200 top Science & Technology Centers throughout the U.S.
• Heritage Press. The Center’s bi-monthly newsletter will keep you informed about new exhibits, new events, and new people at the Heritage Hjemkomst.
• Tales & Trails. This annual collection of student essays captures first-hand oral histories about the Red River Valley region.
• Special Event Invitations. Members will be invited to new exhibit receptions, special luncheons, award banquets, and leadership dinners.
• Educational Opportunities. Members are the first to hear about demonstrations, films, lectures, and classes related to the exhibits.
• Gift Shop Discounts. Members are entitled to 10% off on Heritage Shop items, at the Heritage level and above.
• Recognition. In keeping with your member level, you will be recognized in selected Center publications, event programs, exhibit signage, plaques, and media sponsorships.
• Opportunities for Involvement. Members are encouraged to participate on boards and committees responsible for exhibit planning, fundraising, and special events such as the Golf Tournament, Grand Auction, and Gala Spring Dinner Dance.