Become A Member - The Essex National Heritage Area

Join or Renew Membership

Your support matters. Why? Because support from our members is reinvested directly into our communities. Your Essex Heritage membership dues and/or donations will be put to immediate use to providing grants to worthy organizations all over Essex County AND to reinforce many programs and initiatives that sustain the precious historic, natural, and cultural places found within the Essex National Heritage Area.

March is Membership Month at Essex Heritage! When you sign up or renew this month, you will receive 20% off an Explorer or Voyager Membership. Take advantage of this limited time offer so you can enjoy great perks including discounted rates for ticketed events, Bakers Island Light, and boat programming. Questions? Contact Heather Goss for more information.

Membership Opportunities

Explorer (Individual)

NOW ONLY $40

Invitations and discounted rate (20% off) to attend Essex Heritage programs and events, workshops, and/or lectures offered throughout the year
Discounted (20% off) off tickets to take the boat to Bakers Island Light Station
A free guide to Trails & Sails in the mail – 16 days of 200+ free events showcasing the unique historic, cultural and natural sites in the Heritage Area
Early access to register for certain Trails & Sails events
Special invitations to Heritage Friend Events at no cost
NEW: Ability to register for “Members Only” events throughout the year which feature behind-the-scenes and specialty tours

Voyager (Family)

NOW ONLY $60

All benefits of an Explorer Membership plus:
Option to “Spend the Night at the Bakers Island Light” available to Essex Heritage Voyager (or higher category) ONLY

*Voyager level benefits and above can be applied to two adults and children 17 and under.

Heritage Friend

$100

All benefits of a Voyager Membership plus:
20% off merchandise at Bakers Island Light Gift Shop (and online store)

Heritage Trailblazer

$250

All benefits of a Friend Membership plus:
20% off merchandise at Bakers Island Light Gift Shop (and online store)

Become a Member

Organizational Membership Program

Contributions to Essex Heritage are a strong demonstration of your nonprofit's or company’s investment in the unique quality of life we enjoy in the Essex National Heritage Area. Organizational membership provides direct support to Essex Heritage’s mission – to preserve, and enhance the historic, cultural and natural resources of Essex County, MA. Working closely with local community leaders and grassroots advocates, we forge coalitions and partnerships that advance preservation, education, recreation, conservation and cultural tourism. Become a member or renew today!

A 20% discount on ticket purchases to Bakers Island Light Station, the Essex Heritage online store, and other events and programming;

Invitations to regional networking events in unique heritage sites that will further connect you with our work and this region;

Free registration to Heritage Friend Events for up to 5 employees per event;

Recognition during our Spring and Fall annual meetings;

Promotional visibility on the Essex Heritage website and eNewsletter;

Social Media acknowledgement and engagement on Essex Heritage’s Facebook and Instagram;

A free guide to Trails & Sails – three weekends of 200+ free events showcasing the unique historic, cultural and natural sites in the Heritage Area;

Expanded opportunities for continued heritage education and volunteer opportunities at Bakers Island Light;

Opportunities to connect to heritage resources vital to our unique quality of life.

Become a Member