Membership

Members are the lifeblood of our organization. Our members provide important support to enable us to continue our commitment to preservation, research and education of Nahant’s history. The Society welcomes Members from near and far to join its community of Nahant history lovers.

Benefits To Joining The Society

• Invitations to Programs and Events

• Opportunities To Volunteer

• Free Use of Hodges Library

• Discounts On Archival Reproductions

• Firm desire to learn more about local history

• Annual Newsletter

The Nahant Historical Society offers a handful of different membership levels. Click below to become a Member or renew your membership today.

By Mail:
Download the Membership Form (pdf) Mail form along with checks payable to: Nahant Historical Society, 41 Valley Road, Nahant, MA 01908

Donations

The Nahant Historical Society is a non-profit organization operated and maintained solely through membership dues and donations.

All donations are gratefully appreciated. Charitable gifts and memorial donations are wonderful ways to pay tribute, recognize achievements, and honor loved ones. The society continues to welcome donations of cash and securities in addition to memberships in the form of gifts, memorials, and bequests. We are a small museum, a non-profit with 501(c)(3) status. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you need assistance, For questions, contact us at (781) 581-2727 or email us at info@nahanthistory.org

By Mail:
If you wish to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Nahant Historical Society, 41 Valley Road, Nahant, MA 01908

Volunteer Opportunities

The Nahant Historical Society is a local history museum, dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Nahant. If we can learn from the past, we can do better in the future. Deeply rooted in our community, the Society owes its very existence to the work of its devoted volunteers. We need your help. The Society has extensive museum collections at 41 Valley Road in the Nahant Community Center - but a very small staff. If you can give us a few hours each month, the Society welcomes help with various tasks, such as cataloging, cleaning, filing, graphic design, and research, along with special event tasks.
 
The Society is especially looking for volunteers with good computer skills who are familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word. We offer specialized training in cataloging, data entry and proper artifact storage. For questions, contact us at (781) 581-2727 or email us at info@nahanthistory.org with “Volunteer” in the subject line to set up a convenient time to discuss sharing your skills. We look forward to working with you!

Internships

The Society has had many mutually enriching internships with graduate, undergraduate, and high school level students. We welcome you to join our volunteers in a rewarding real world museum experience. The Society is focused firmly on the future. We are cataloging our collections with PastPerfect museum software, used by over 9,000 history museums across America. If interested, please send cover letter and resume including your contact information to Julie Tarmy, Director, Nahant Historical Society, 41 Valley Road, Nahant, MA 01908. For questions, contact us at (781) 581-2727 or email us at info@nahanthistory.org with “Internship” in the subject line. 
 
Important: our internships are ongoing and unpaid. The position is available to undergraduate and graduate level college students for credit. It is open to high school students for community service. The number of hours worked is negotiable, depending on your educational institution’s requirements. The Society’s Curator will supervise you. We look forward to working with you!

Qualifications:

• Firm desire to learn more about local history

• Strong interest in working in a museum environment

• Possess good research, problem solving, and organizational skills

• Strong grasp of Microsoft Excel and Word, a plus

• Team player, especially with volunteers

• Understanding of proper modern workplace attire