Join & Support
Membership with the Contra Costa County Historical Society puts you in a community of engaged citizens that believe in our mission of preserving and protecting the records and heritage of Contra Costa County.
Our members are actively involved with documenting the County’s dynamic history, researching family heritage, maintaining access to the vital records and historical documents of this extremely diverse county. Your membership ensures a seat at the table with our records, our researchers, and even provides for a 10% discount on all book sales.
Membership Levels
All membership levels receive:
- Society's quarterly newsletter (Bulletin)
- Reduced rates for CCCHS-performed research at the History Center
- 10% discount in the CCCHS Bookstore
- Invitations to members only events
- Eligible to join CFCU (Chevron Federal Credit Union)
- Reprint of c.1890 Contra Costa County Map
Additional benefits at the Historian Level and above:
- Reprint of the 1882 book History of Contra Costa County (pub. Slocum & Co.)**
- Set of 4 notecards depicting Contra Costa County (Mt. Diablo level and above)
- Complimentary admission & VIP seating at the CCCHS Annual Meeting & Luncheon for member and one guest (1951 Club level and above)
- Private tour of the History Center for member and up to 4 guests (1951 Club level and above)
- CCCHS presentation to the business/organization of your choice***
**For renewing members, your choice of the Slocum book or another book celebrating CCC history (selected by CCCHS)
*** The presentation will be focused on the Society founders Stein & Bray, how it got started, how it has evolved since 1951 plus some history about Contra Costa County
One-time donation
By making a one-time donation to the Contra Costa County Historical Society you are graciously supporting our mission of preserving, protecting, and providing public access to our County’s rich and diverse history.
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Contra Costa County Historical Society is a volunteer-driven organization. All our dedicated volunteers selflessly donate their time and talent to support our organization.
We are always looking for talented individuals with a wide range of skills to share their experiences, abilities, and education with us as we fulfill our mission to preserve and protect the history and culture of Contra Costa County.
We are actively seeking volunteers that can assist us with the following:
- Administrative Assistant
- Archival Aide & Historical Preservation Aide
- Data Entry Assistant
- Database management
- Membership Assistant
- Photographic Assistant
- Research Assistant & Research Specialist
If you are interested, please complete the Volunteer Application and forward it to the Executive Director at CCCHS.
Volunteer Application
Volunteers Janet, Kaori and Lisa at the Special Collections Room