Affiliate member South Bend Heritage used a loan from Historic Landmarks to move a c.1900 Queen Anne-style house to Chapin Street, attaching covenants and selling it to a couple who restored the home.

A group effort. Though Historic Landmarks operates nine offices around the state, we can’t be everywhere at once. That’s why we work to help organize and strengthen local preservation groups to work as partners in preserving Indiana’s heritage.

Some local preservation groups choose to join forces with Historic Landmarks in a formal way by becoming affiliate organizations. Affiliates enjoy special organizational benefits as members of Historic Landmarks Foundation.

To find affiliate organizations and other preservation groups in your area, see the Indiana Preservation Directory.

Affiliate organization benefits

• Organizations are not charged for members over 150. Affiliate dues do not exceed $1,200.
• More favorable terms schedule for Statewide Revolving Loan Fund.
• Opportunity to host a Building Friendships, Preserving Buildings membership recruitment party with Historic Landmarks with invitations and postage paid for by Historic Landmarks.
• Recognition of affiliate organization membership in Indiana Preservationist magazine, the Indiana Preservation Directory, and Historic Landmarks’ annual report.
• Priority consideration for Indiana Preservation Grants Fund, and Legal Defense Fund financial assistance.
• Direct access to the professional services of Historic Landmarks’ staff in nine regional offices around the state.
• Affiliate Council Chair has a seat on Historic Landmarks Foundation's Board of Directors and a place on the Executive Committee.
• Affiliate Council meetings to enjoy informational speakers and to exchange news, resources, and preservation techniques.
• Organization’s membership list is maintained in Historic Landmarks' database, with labels available for nominal charge.
• Special access to any material contained in Historic Landmarks’ Library & Information Center.
• Access to consultations with professional Historic Landmarks staff (i.e. organizational development, member acquisition and general development).

Benefits for individual members of affiliate organizations

• Membership cards mailed directly to each individual affiliate member.
• 10% discount at the West Baden Springs “Landmarks Emporium” and “Circa 1901” at French Lick Springs Resort.
• Mailings of Indiana Preservationist, our annual Ten Most Endangered list, other technical and informational publications, plus invitations to special events and preservation forums.
• Discounts at Porter Paints, Sherwin-Williams and participating HWI hardware stores in Indiana.
• Free entry to Historic Landmarks’ museum properties in Indianapolis, Cambridge City, and Aurora.
• Access to the professional services of Historic Landmarks’ staff from nine regional offices.
• Member discounts on special events and member tours.

Affiliate Council

The Affiliate Council brings together members of affiliate groups to exchange information, ideas, and experience. The twice-yearly meetings convene in historic venues and feature speakers on preservation-related topics. The Affiliate Council chair represents affiliate organizations as a member on Historic Landmarks’ board of directors. For more information about the Affiliate Program, contact Suzanne Stanis at our State Headquarters.