Membership in the Woodford County Historical Society helps keep the genealogy library and museum in operation. The library and museum are dedicated to preserving Woodford County's rich history for future generations.

Part of the mission of the Woodford County Historical Society is to educate the public about Woodford County's rich history. The Society meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, and each meeting features a guest speaker or other program on a topic concerning Woodford County history. These meetings are open to the public. Other educational opportunities include tours of our museum and speaking engagements presented by the curator and members to local civic organizations and elementary schools.

The Woodford County Historical Society publishes a quarterly newsletter, "Woodford Heritage News," which is free to members. The newsletter keeps members up to date on what is happening at the Historical Society. It also contains interesting articles on Woodford County history, genealogy, personalities, historic preservation, cemeteries, and other topics of interest to Society members.

Can't wait three months to find out what we've been doing at the Society? Members with Internet access can receive periodical e-mail updates so they can keep up with the Society's activities on a more regular basis. Just request to be placed on the e-mail list when you pay your membership dues.

Members receive a 50 percent discount on photocopies made at the Woodford County Historical Society. Members also receive a discount on research performed by the WHS staff.

Members receive advance information on Society events, meetings, programs, and other Society activities.

Members have voting privileges at Society business meetings. The membership elects the Board of Directors, approves bylaws changes, and decides other important Society issues.

Members in good standing are now eligible to join GTKY Credit Union. This benefit is available to 2006 members at all levels, with the exception of corporate/business and nonprofit/educational memberships. The GTKY Credit Union has offices in Versailles and Lexington. Call the Historical Society at 873-6786 for more information about this and other member benefits for 2006.

Membership in the Woodford County Historical Society provides unique opportunities to join with other members in projects which promote the awareness of and support for the Woodford County Historical Society and Woodford County history and genealogy.

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Woodford County history. We have several levels of membership available. Click HERE for information on membership dues and a membership form.