After 52 years the Benicia Historical Society has found it necessary to raise the annual membership dues. It costs more to maintain the organization now than it did when dues were established in 1973. Our goal with these dues changes is to limit the amount of funds used from fundraising to cover our operating costs so that we can put more of our fundraising dollars towards carrying out projects that promote Benicia history and add to the economic vitality of the city.

Over the past year, we have provided many events, including a ghost walk, five speaker events on various subjects, a members’ only field trip to the Sacramento Railroad Museum, and most recently our Vintage Home & Garden Tour. Our goal is to host monthly events, so there will be many more such events in the coming months. We also continue to work on our largest project to date, the Caboose.

The new annual dues and membership levels will be as follows:

• Individual $25 
• Family $40, up to four
• Business $40

We will also be transitioning senior memberships to individual memberships. The changes to our dues will become effective July 15, 2025. If your membership is current, they will apply to your next renewal date.

We hope you will consider joining or renewing your membership today. New memberships or memberships renewed before July 1 will be at the old rates. 

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events!