Hold the date for CHAPS 10th annual Liberation Day at Ft. Thicketty July 26, 2025.

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Membership Opportunities

Support our preservation of local history and our dedication to learning through annual or lifetime membership.


The Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society (CHAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit which owns and operates the Cherokee County Museum, Possum Trot Schoolhouse, Vinson-Blanton Burying Ground, and Thicketty For.

Why Join CHAPS?

CHAPS memberships are available annually or for a lifetime - consider purchasing one for yourself or as a gift. 


Membership in the Cherokee County Historical & Preservation Society, Inc. supports the protection, preservation, and interpretation of regional history and the arts for present and future generations.

Membership Types

Annual MembershipsLifetime Memberships

Annual Memberships

Adam & Hannah Goudelock Household: $50

Named for the couple who outwitted the British during the Revolutionary War and one of the earliest families of settlers in what would become Cherokee County.  Benefits of this membership level include free admission to the Cherokee County Museum, subscription to the CHAPS E-Journal Newsletter, 10% off gift shop products, personalized membership card, CHAPS logo window decal, special pricing for certain events, and notification of special events.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Bob & Betsy Campbell Corporate: $250

Named in honor of the local couple who was dedicated to the education and enhancement of Cherokee County culture, the Campbells have left a lasting legacy on the local community.  Benefits of this membership level include free admission to the Cherokee County Museum, subscription to the CHAPS E-Journal Newsletter, 10% off gift shop, personalized membership card, CHAPS logo window decal, special pricing for certain events, and notification of special events.

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Goudelock Membership: Automatic Annual Renewal

Campbell Membership: Automatic Annual Renewal

Lifetime Memberships

Dr. Bobby G. Moss Household: $500

Named for Cherokee County’s most notable historian and author, Bobby G. Moss contributed much to the documentation and preservation of local and regional history.  Benefits of this membership level include free museum admission, subscription to the CHAPS E-Journal, 10% off gift shop products, personalized membership card, CHAPS logo window decal, special pricing for certain events, notification of special events, membership certificate, and name on Lifetime Member Panel.

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Dr. W.C. Hamrick Corporate: $2500

One of Cherokee County’s founding fathers, Dr. W.C. Hamrick served on the County Formation Committee, recommended the county’s name, and established a textile empire. Benefits include free museum admission, subscription to the CHAPS E-Journal, 10% off gift shop products, membership card, decal, special pricing on certain events, notification of special events, 10% off facility rentals, one-time free facility use, private tour of CHAPS properties, name on Lifetime Member Panel.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Printable Membership Form

Prefer to mail your membership?

Print and mail the membership form below.  Don't forget to include your check!

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301 College Drive, Gaffney SC 29340

(864) 489-3988

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