Membership
We're looking for new members
Near or far from Hudson County, stay connected to your roots with the HCGHS. If you have ancestors in Hudson County, NJ or just a historical interest in the area, get involved with a community of members who share your interests.
Member Benefits
The Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society has a number of benefits ONLY accessible to members including:
- An extensive online list of surnames other members are researching and which you can add to at any time
- Our online Member Directory - use it to contact other members with research interests similar to yours
- Hudson Roots, the quarterly HCGHS newsletter in print and on the web site
- The option to attend meetings, seminars and events conducted by the HCGHS (many meetings are also open to the general public)
- Event Extras: Downloadable handouts, PowerPoint presentations, audio .mp3 podcasts and more from our seminars and events (especially great for those that can't attend in person or just want a refresher)
- Minutes from all past meetings so you stay in touch
- Member-only databases
- First access* to special databases
- A private social network for the HCGHS where members near and far can collaborate, post photos, have their own blog and more.
Membership Dues
Membership levels and dues for the year are:
- Individual = $25.00 per year
- Family (at one location) = $35.00 per year
Membership is for a full year, beginning on the date payment is received.
You will receive your member information shortly after your application has been processed and membership dues have been received. In addition to personal checks and cash, we now accept:

To join, please complete our online membership application













