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Blackhawk Chapter members at Fox River Trolley MuseumBlackhawk Chapter directors Bruce Haffner and Bill Molony staff the 1881 Symerton depot.Blackhawk Chapter members working as car hosts for Santa Trains on MetraBlackhawk Chapter members at Illinois Live Steamers

What You Get

The Blackhawk Chapter is always accepting new members who want to share our excitement and expand our knowledge of railroad history.

Members include industry professionals, historians, writers, photographers, railfans and those who simply enjoy trains.

Your Blackhawk Chapter, your membership will include:

  • The Blackhawk Chapter newsletter,
    Spike & Tie, issued six times a year.

  • Exclusive access to chapter events, including our annual Summer Picnic, open houses and tours.

You will also get full rights and privileges in the
National Railway Historical Society, including:

  • Discounts at museums and tourist railroads across North America.

  • First chance to register for the Society's annual National Convention, featuring guest speakers, fellowship, special railroad events, tours and excursions.

  • Opportunity to attend the popular RailCamp for teens or adults.

  • Access to the Society's collections of railroad photographs, films and other resources.

  • Exclusive member's-only website content.

Publications

Each membership includes a one year's subscription to the Society's publications:

  • NRHS Bulletin - Articles on historic railroads, railroad preservation, historic railroad photographs, reviews of railroad books and a look at major NRHS events.

  • NRHS News - Late-breaking news from the society and its chapters, including railroad preservation efforts and Society activities like the Convention and RailCamp.

National dues go to providing all of the services listed above. Chapter dues go towards our meeting space, chapter publications, and supporting our preservation projects.

Our Dues

The Blackhawk Chapter works hard to keep belonging to the NRHS and our chapter affordable for all. All memberships run for the calendar year January to December.

Regular Membership - $52
Includes full membership in the NRHS and the Blackhawk Chapter, including all publications and discounts.

Additional Family Members - $8
For immediate family members. Does not include publications.

Associate Membership - $16
Those who are already members of the NRHS can get an associate membership with the Blackhawk Chapter, including a subscription to the Spike & Tie.

Associate Family Membership - $3
For immediate family members who are already NRHS members. Does not include publications.

Student Membership - $32
Students (under 18) can join the NRHS and the Blackhawk Chapter at this special discounted rate.

Blackhawk Chapter special on the Rock Island circa 1974

Join Today

Please download our membership application form (in PDF format) and provide your name, address, telephone number (only so we may contact you - we do not share our membership information with anyone) and an E-mail address, along with a check or money order to:

Blackhawk Chapter NRHS
4644 E 9000N Rd.
Manteno, IL 60950-3111

If you can't read PDF files, download the latest copy of Adobe Reader here:

If you have questions about membership, please write to the above address, E-mail us at blackhawk@artsalive.org or attend one of our monthly meetings.

Make a Donation

The Blackhawk Chapter is more than happy to accept donations of:

  • railroad memorabilia

  • railroad books and magazines

  • photographs and/or films or railroad subjects.

We also accept cash donations to further the Chapter's activities. Donated material will be added to the chapter's collections or auctioned or sold to raise funds for chapter projects and activities.

Donate Your Service

From recruiting to research to restoration, the Blackhawk Chapter has many opportunities available for those wishing to donate their time and resources to one of our many events or projects. If you like to get your hands dirty and want to discover our area's fascinating railroad history, the Blackhawk Chapter wants you.


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