Discover Your Family Story
Why You Should Join Us
Join our membership program and unlock a treasure trove of resources to help you trace your family history. Start your journey with us today!
As a member, you’ll unlock exclusive access to valuable resources and a supportive community. Enjoy benefits like personalized guidance and members-only workshops that help you trace your family history with ease.
About KARA Memberships
Why Become a Member of KARA
(Kawartha Ancestral Research Association Inc.)
KARA, the Kawartha Ancestral Research Association Inc., is a dedicated family history research centre serving the Kawartha region and beyond. Membership in KARA offers a wealth of resources, support, and opportunities for anyone interested in exploring their family history, preserving local heritage, or connecting with a vibrant community of genealogists.
Access to Exclusive Resources
Extensive Archives: Members gain access to a wide range of historical records, including census data, church registers, cemetery transcriptions, local newspapers, and family histories specific to the Kawartha region.
Library Privileges: Borrow books, periodicals, and other materials from KARA’s comprehensive genealogy library.
Expert Guidance and Support
Research Assistance: Receive help from experienced volunteers and genealogists who can guide research, suggest sources, and help break through brick walls.
Mentorship: Connect with seasoned researchers for one-on-one support and advice.
Preservation of Local Heritage
Conservation Initiatives: Support efforts to preserve historical documents, photographs, and artifacts related to the Kawartha region.
Member Benefits
Newsletter Subscription: Receive a copy of KARA’s Trees & Forebears, three times a year.
Discounts: Enjoy reduced fees on books sold at KARA.
Research Requests: Submit research queries for assistance from KARA’s team.
Personal Growth and Fulfillment
Discover Family Stories: Uncover ancestors’ lives, connect with distant relatives, and build a richer understanding of personal heritage.
Develop New Skills: Learn research techniques, data analysis, and historical interpretation.
Make a Difference: Contribute to the preservation and sharing of local and family history for future generations.
Becoming a member of KARA opens the door to a supportive community, valuable resources, and meaningful opportunities to explore and preserve family and local history. Whether a beginner or an experienced genealogist, KARA provides the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to make family history research rewarding and impactful.
KARA Membership Options
KARA Family History Research Centre:
Your Personal Guide to the Past
At KARA, we offer two flexible membership options designed to support every family historian: Individual and Family Memberships. Explore the benefits of each and find the perfect fit for your research journey.
Individual Membership
As an Individual Member, you’ll enjoy:
- Three digital issues per year of our exclusive publication, Trees and Forebears
- Unlimited access to the KARA Research Centre in Peterborough throughout your membership year
- A 10% discount on book purchases at the KARA Research Centre
- Opportunities to connect with fellow family historians, share your discoveries, and discuss your research in a supportive community
Family Membership
Our Family Membership includes all the benefits of Individual Membership, with added flexibility:
All the perks listed above, for two researchers living in the same household under one membership
Whether you’re just starting out or continuing a lifelong passion, KARA is here to support your family history journey. Join us today and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to uncovering the stories of the past.
Explore Your Roots
Membership Options
Discover the perfect plan for your family history journey.
Individual Membership
Ideal for casual genealogists.-
Access to KARA Research Centre in Peterborough for a year for two of your household
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Receive three E-MAIL issues of our publication Trees and Forebears annually
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10% discount on book purchases made at the KARA Research Centre
Family KARA Membership
Perfect for passionate researchers.-
Access to KARA Research Centre in Peterborough for a year for two of your household
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Receive three E-MAIL issues of our publication Trees and Forebears annually
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10% discount on book purchases made at the KARA Research Centre3
