Membership in the Society is composed of Schwenkfelder Descendant, Associate, and Life members. 

• A Descendant Membership requires proof of lineal descent from the immigrant Schwenkfelder Exiles of 1731 through 1737 and payment of annual dues ($15/year).
  

• An Associate Membership does not require lineal descent, but payment of the same annual dues as a descendant membership is required.
  

• A Life Membership can be either of the foregoing types and may be obtained upon payment of the required fee ($300).

Benefits of membership include:

Invitation to the Annual Fall Meeting with a featured speaker Receipt of a semi-annual Newsletter to keep members informed of  news and upcoming events of interest to Schwenkfelder descendants and associates Receipt of Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center newsletter with invitation to special events Various papers, pamphlets, and books (or discounts on same) distributed by the Exile Society Volunteer opportunities

Members' dues go towards supporting:

Exile Plaque at Walnut Street area of Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA, commemorating the landing of the Schwenkfelder Immigrants Viehweg Monument upkeep where our ancestors are "buried" in Silesia Update of families descended from the Genealogical Record of the Schwenkfelder Families and made available at Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center Project of entering the Genealogical Record of the Schwenkfelder Families into a genealogy computer program Maintenance of web page at: www.centralschwenkfelder.com/exile Annual program, publicity, and refreshments Postage and handling of correspondence and Newsletter

To print the application,  Click HERE.  Print the application and mail it back.