Join a vibrant community committed to uncovering, preserving, and amplifying feminist histories across time and place. Our members include scholars, educators, archivists, activists, artists, and community historians who share a dedication to building a more intersectional and inclusive historical record.

Who Are Berks Members?

  • Faculty
  • Graduate Students
  • Post-Doctoral Fellows
  • Instructional Academic Staff
  • Early Career Scholars
  • K-12 Educators
  • Public History and Preservation Specialists
  • Independent Scholars and Writers
  • Archivists and Manuscript Specialists
  • Librarians and Digital Archivists
  • Public Policy Analysts and Government Historians
  • All others engaged with gender history

Membership Includes

  • Attend Little Berks Planning Weekend
  • Serve on the Executive Board
  • Chair or Join the Book Prize or Article Committee
  • Become a Trustee
  • Vote in Elections
  • Receive Monthly Email Updates
  • Participate in Virtual Events
  • Qualify for Early Bird Registration to the Triennial Big Berks Conference
  • Receive Discounted Registration for the Triennial Big Berks Conference
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Whether you research in archives, teach in classrooms, organize in communities, or create public history through storytelling and art, your work has a place here. As a member, you’ll gain access to collaborative networks, resources, conferences, and advocacy that center intersectional feminist approaches to history—join us in this essential work.