Membership

Bronzeville Historical Society

January 23, 2026

1–2 minutes

Membership enrollment is ongoing. Volunteer researchers and advisors are encouraged to join.

Bronzeville Historical Society Membership Application Form

Volunteer Opportunities

Bronzeville Historical Society has opportunities available. Volunteer Service needed Tuesday – Thursday 11 AM-3 PM.

If not YOU… then WHO?

Civic engagement or Volunteerism means working to make a difference. Providing African American cultural presentations, preservation of Black heritage of Chicago and service to others has been the mission of Bronzeville Historical Society. African American youth, individuals and members in communities have identified many issues of public concern. Civic engagement can take many forms, from individual volunteerism to organizational involvement. Civic engagement requires that all individuals identify the needs and wants in their neighborhood or community. Once these needs are acknowledged, people must come together as a mutual force to address those issues. Volunteer opportunities are available to those wishing to support the missions of Bronzeville Historical Society. We are located at 4455 S. King Drive Suite 103, Chicago, IL 60653 (312) 428-8033

Download Membership info form Bronzeville Historical Society Membership Application Form

Meetings
The meetings are free and open to all. Programs are presented on many subjects by experts in their field of research and are followed by a stimulating “Question and Answer” session. Members have an opportunity to exchange new information and share ideas and methodology with others. Our Library The Bronzeville Historical Society will maintain a small library for the use of its members containing family histories, general reference books, Chicago area research books, family charts, and exchange quarterlies of other genealogical societies. The holdings are published periodically in the Bronzeville Society News, the society’s quarterly publication. Members can request that the librarian bring publications to meetings.

Pioneer Certificates
African American descendants of early residents of Chicago, or Cook County, can apply for Pioneer Certificates. If you have any Chicago or Cook County ancestors who arrived in the area prior to the Chicago Fire of October 8, 1871, you are eligible. Pullman Porter and Provident Hospital Certificates are available.