Supporting the Rantoul Historical Society
The Society relies on the support of members, volunteers, and the community to continue preserving Rantoul's history.
Ways to Support
- Becoming a member
- Volunteering your time
- Donating artifacts or historical materials
- Making financial contributions
Be a part of preserving Rantoul's history!
Membership directly supports the museum's day-to-day work: caring for artifacts, sharing stories with visitors, and keeping local history accessible. When you join, you're helping ensure that the people, places, and moments that shaped Rantoul stay part of the community's story.
Individual Member
$10/year
Your membership helps keep the lights on and the doors open. Every dollar goes toward preserving the artifacts and stories that connect Rantoul to its past — so future generations can discover the same sense of place you value.
Family Member
$15/year
Bring the whole family into the story. Family membership supports the exhibits and programs that make local history tangible for kids and adults alike, and helps ensure the museum remains a resource for the community for years to come.
Business Sponsor
$50/year
As a business sponsor, you're investing in the identity of the town your business calls home. Your support underlines the Society's work to preserve and share Rantoul's history — strengthening the community narrative that residents and visitors alike rely on.
Lifetime Member
$150/one-time
A lifetime membership is a lasting commitment to Rantoul's story. Your one-time support provides a stable foundation for the Society's long-term mission: keeping local history accessible, accurate, and alive for everyone who walks through the door.
Join the Society
Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch to finalize your membership.
Prefer to pay by check? Call 217.714.1352 and we'll get you set up.
Volunteering
Volunteers are the heart of the Society. Whether you can spare a few hours a month or more, there's a meaningful way to get involved — greeting visitors, assisting with exhibits, researching local history, or helping at events.
Apply to volunteer →Donations
Financial contributions help preserve local history and keep the museum accessible to everyone. Free-will donations are gratefully accepted when you visit.
Online giving coming soon — we'll be adding a PayPal donate option shortly.
The Rantoul Historical Society is a nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.