Become a Member

Make History with Us

Make History With Us and join in Erie’s downtown resurgence by becoming a member of the Hagen History Center.

Nick and Heidi Gianaris have been members for more than a year, and said it was exciting to be a part of the growth of the area in which they formerly lived.

"I'm a big history enthusiast and I really like Erie Civil War history. Strong Vincent is my alma mater," Nick said.

He added that seeing the new campus was another incentive to join the Hagen History Center after the grand reopening in 2021.
"The quality of the buildings blew us away," Nick said. "It's really a quality institution and it should help drive Erie tourism. It's on par with national museums and it's really cool to see this level of investment and be some small part of that."

Heidi agreed and said she enjoyed the social events like Gallery Night. "Those events make it exciting for me to go there," she said. "And the gift shop is super professional and well appointed.

Why Join Now?

Membership benefits include:

• Free admission to Hagen History Center
• Free access to research in Library & Archives
• Free access to Canalside Readers monthly book club
• Subscription to our quarterly newsletter
• 15% discount at the Carriage House Gift Shop on most purchases
• Invitation to the summer member party in Erie and Autumn Member Appreciation Picnic at the Battles Farm
• Access to the Time Travelers Program, a reciprocal membership network for historical museums, sites, and societies throughout the United States
• Guest passes for every level

Membership Levels:

Rising Generation $20 (18-35 years old) receive 2 single use guest passes

Individual $40 receive 2 single use guest passes

Family $60 receive free unlimited access for two adults and two children under 18 PLUS 4 single use guest passes

Patron $120 receive 8 single use guest passes

Supporter $240 receive 10 single use guest passes

Become a member of Hagen History Center and enjoy unlimited access to the museum all year.

You can also become a member online, printing and mailing back the membership form or by contacting Geri Cicchetti at 814-454-1813 x 34.

Become a Member Online

Download a Printable Membership Form