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Established in 1977, the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (SHEAR) is an association of scholars dedicated to exploring the events and the meaning of United States history between 1776 and 1861. SHEAR membership is open to all. Membership in the Society includes a subscription to the Journal of the Early Republic, published four times a year by the University of North Carolina Press. Rates for memberships within the U.S. are as follows. Add $21 for any membership outside the U.S. Memberships are also available in 3-year increments.
- Students: $30
- K-12 Teachers: $35
- Community College Faculty: $40
- Individuals (income to $45,000): $40
- Individuals (income $45,000-$75,000): $75
- Individuals (income above $75,000): $110
- Memberships/subscriptions are valid January 1 through December 31.
- Memberships/subscriptions received after October 31 in any year become effective the following January 1.
- Members/subscribers joining mid-year receive copies of all issues of the JER already in print for that year.
Friends of SHEAR
Friends of SHEAR are the backbone of our organization. All Friends receive a subscription to the JER.
During the SHEAR 250 campaign, all donations to the Friends of SHEAR will go towards that campaign initiative unless otherwise specified by the donor.
- Sojourner Truth Friend: $500 Donation
- Thomas Skidmore Friend: $300 Donation
- Nicholas Biddle Friend: $150 Donation
- Any amount of your choice above $150
To Order or Donate by Mail:
Orders may be placed by mailing a membership form to the SHEAR business office directly:
Download the Membership Form (PDF) or Friends of SHEAR form (PDF) and mail to:
SHEAR
P.O. Box 200
Williamsburg, VA. 23187
Make all checks payable to SHEAR. International Orders: Please add $21 for postage.
Please direct all membership related inquiries and address changes to: shear@wm.edu.