The National Road Association of Illinois has established the following goals: Increase recognition of the National Road as a significant component of Illinois history, enhance and promote cultural and natural resources in the National Road corridor, promote economic development through tourism, and enhance the tourist’s experience.
MEMBERSHIP CATAGORIES:
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$15 Emigrant--Settlers who moved from one state to another on the National Road (This is an individual, personal membership).
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$35 Livestock Drover--Drovers herded cattle, pigs and other livestock on the National Road (This is a minimum for businesses, chambers, museums, and non-profits).
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$100 Horseback Rider--Horseback was a common way to travel on the National Road (Minimum for governments & small industries).
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$300 Shotgun Messenger--The man who rode shotgun on stagecoaches.
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$500 Wagon Train Boss--The man who led a wagon train, which was occasionally seen on the National Road.
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$1,000 Conestoga Teamster--The man who drove Conestoga wagons, the semi-trailers of the 1800sYour gift may be tax deductible.
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MEMBERSHIP CATAGORIES:
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Emigrant:
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Membership card and bi-monthly newsletter.
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Livestock Drover:
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All Emigrant benefits plus business listing and website link on our website.
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Horseback Rider:
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All Livestock benefits plus a National Road lapel pin.
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Shotgun Messenger:
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All Horseback Rider benefits plus a National Road magnet.
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Wagon Train Boss:
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All Shotgun Messenger benefits plus a National Road patch and CD.
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Conestoga Teamster:
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All Wagon Train Boss benefits plus a National Road
t-shirt.
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NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING RATE DISCOUNTS:
Members recieve the 10% discount on advertising rates in our newsletter, Conestoga Connection.
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