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Since its inception in 1945, our museum has been a volunteer-driven organization. There are about 1000 current members, many of whom are active volunteers in everything from running cars to restoring them to working on the tracks to tending the grounds. No professional training or previous experience is required; the museum's training department provides thorough, hands-on instruction.
Of course, you don't have to volunteer to enjoy membership in the museum! All levels of personal membership entitle you to free admission to all public areas of the museum, our monthly newsletter, and invitation to special members-only events.
Becoming a member of The Shore Line Trolley Museum is a great way to show your support, and a great way to get involved. Membership is available to all persons without discrimination or prejudice. There are age restrictions in some membership categories.
You can now fill out a membership form online!
Personal membership is available at several levels:
| Category | Dues | Benefits |
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| Associate | $20/yr |
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| Regular | $40/yr |
All of the above, plus
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| Supporting | $75/yr |
All of the above, plus
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| Sustaining | $150/yr |
All of the above, plus
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| Benefactor | $500/yr | At our highest level of membership, you'll receive all the benefits above, plus a certificate entitling the bearer to an operator's lesson and supervised trip down the line at the controls of the operable car of their choice. |
| Co | $20/yr | Same benefits as REGULAR. Must reside at the same address as another member, who can be in any class except ASSOCIATE. Only one copy of publications will be mailed to the household. |
| Family | For just $5 extra per year, all children residing at that same address as another adult member (in any membership class except ASSOCIATE) can have their own, individual membership. | |
| Retired | Individuals who have reached the age of retirement and are no longer employed full-time may hold a REGULAR membership and pay half of the normal annual dues. | |
| Life | Lifetime membership is available in the REGULAR, SUSTAINING, SUPPORTING and BENEFACTOR categories upon lump-sum payment of twenty (20) times the regular annual dues for that category. Thereafter, life members are not required to pay annual dues. |
Per the bylaws of the museum, members who have not yet reached the age of 18 may only hold ASSOCIATE or FAMILY ASSOCIATE membership.
To become a member, you must fill out and sign a membership form. You can fill out a membership form online, print it, sign it and mail it back. For more information about membership, please call (203) 467-6927, or write to:
Branford Electric Railway Assoc.
Member Services Dept.
17 River Street
East Haven, CT 06512
or email membership@bera.org