Membership

Benefits

Membership is open to anyone interested in the Civil War era and membership includes the following:

  • An annual subscription to the quarterly Journal of the Civil War Era.
  • Invitation to the Society of Civil War Historians Tom Watson Brown Book Award Dinner at the Southern Historical Association Conference and copy of winning book.
  • Discount on Society of Civil War Historians biennial conference registration fee.
  • Society of Civil War Historians newsletters.
  • We offer a discounted rate for those not currently on the tenure-track or not working in any other full-time position related to history. 

Join the Society

Society of Civil War Historians membership rates effective October 1, 2021:

  • One Year Student Membership (Online Access) = $30
  • One Year Discounted* Membership (Online Access) = $45
  • One Year Discounted* Membership (Online Access & Print) = $65
  • One Year Regular Membership (Online Access) = $80
  • One Year Regular Membership (Online Access & Print) = $100
  • One Year Sustaining** Membership (Online Access): $130
  • One Year Sustaining** Membership (Online Access & Print): $150
  • Life Membership (Online Access & Print) = $1,000

*Discounted rates are for anyone not currently in a tenure-track faculty position or other full-time position in the field of history. 

**Sustaining memberships include a regular membership and a contribution to support the Society's initiatives.

To join the society or renew your membership, click here. Memberships paid by check should be mailed to Andy Lang at 7902 Cahill Dr., Austin, TX 78729.

Contact Lindsey R. Peterson, Managing Director, at [email protected] with queries or problems related to your journal subscription or Society membership.