Annual Membership
History needs people
who will stand for it.
Join the steadfast community protecting the Shenandoah Valley’s battlefields, stories, and historic places—today and for generations to come.
The force behind preservation
Our members are our war horses.
Members make the long work of preservation possible. Their annual support gives the Foundation strength to act when history needs a defender.
Because of our members, we preserve battlefield land, install trails and interpretation, build museums and open visitor centers, care for a Research Library and Archives, conduct archaeology, award student scholarships, protect stream banks, and welcome learners of all ages to camps, field trips, conferences, and tours.
We consider every membership an honor within our family of donors—and an investment in a Valley whose stories still have the power to teach, challenge, and inspire.
Your membership
More access.
Deeper connection.
Every annual membership includes these ways to experience—and share—the history you help protect.
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Free museum admissionVisit the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum, New Market Battlefield Military Museum, and Port Republic Museum.
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Annual battlefield calendarCarry the Valley’s landscapes and history with you throughout the year.
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Event discountsReceive member pricing for select Foundation events and programs.
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10% shop discountSave on Foundation merchandise while showing your support.
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Shenandoah At War magazineReceive our magazine featuring the people, places, and preservation work shaping the Valley’s story.
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Preservation opportunitiesStay informed about current preservation needs and timely opportunities to help protect the Valley’s historic ground.
First in the line of defense
The Shenandoah Guard
Stand on the front line of preserving American history.
Become a member of the Shenandoah Guard.
Join our elite giving society for members committed to meeting preservation challenges at the highest level. Guard benefits build by tier, with every level also enjoying the benefits above it.
Guard membership can be paid monthly starting at $84 per month.
1 Star Member
$1,000–$2,499
Invitation to the Gathering of the Guard—a tour and meal with a historian.
2 Star Member
$2,500–$4,999
All 1 Star benefits, plus:
Invitation to The Officers Mess, including a tour, historian-led meal, and a look into a special collection.
Two tickets to a one-day Valley Conference.
3 Star Member
$5,000–$9,999
All 1 and 2 Star benefits, plus:
Two National Conference tickets.
4 Star Member
$10,000–$24,999
All 1, 2, and 3 Star benefits, plus:
Scheduled weekend use of guest rooms at the historic Bell House.
Personal battlefield tour with CEO Keven Walker or a noted historian.
Three National Conference tickets.
5 Star Member
$25,000+
All 1, 2, 3, and 4 Star benefits, plus:
Scheduled use of the historic Bell House for personal events.
Aerial tour of the Shenandoah Valley’s battlefields.
Four National Conference tickets.
Prefer phone or mail?
We’re glad to help.
Make checks payable to the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation and note that the gift is for membership.