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They are working towards the goal of raising enough funding to erect a building to house the City of Owosso’s First Motorized Pumper, a 1921 American LaFrance Pumper (shown above) as a monument dedicated to the firefighters of Shiawassee County that have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. This memorial will also serve as a museum celebrating the rich history of firefighting in Shiawassee County.

TO ENGAGE CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, CLASSROOMS, AND COMMUNITY IN INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CREATIVE PLAY, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH OUR COLLECTION OF CULTURAL AND HISTORIC ARTIFACTS. TO BE A WORLD CLASS ATTRACTION TO BENEFIT LOCAL FAMILIES AND TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT EXPERIENCES TO VISITORS FROM OUTSIDE OF DULUTH.

It is the mission of the Parsonsfield-Porter Historical Society to collect and preserve artifacts, photographs, documents and publications of historical significance that relate directory to the history of Parsonsfield, Porter and South Hiram, Maine – including the village of Kezar Falls; to preserve and make available for research the genealogical records of families from the area; to encourage the love and study of local history in the youth of the area; to encourage the preservation of historical sites and structures; and to discover and disseminate local history, legend and lore so that succeeding generations may benefit from a better understanding of their past.

The Decatur Museum was established to preserve the rich history of the village of Decatur, Nebraska. They offer a glimpse into the past, assist people with geneology, and provide activities.

Arts, Culture and Humanities

THE MUSEUM OF WISCONSIN ART CELEBRATES THE VALUE, DIVERSITY, AND UNIQUENESS OF THE VISUAL ARTS AND ARTISTS OF WISCONSIN. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY COLLECTING, CONSERVING, DOCUMENTING, EXHIBITING, AND PROMOTING AESTHETIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE VISUAL ARTS OF WISCONSIN.

A Visual Arts Organization Who Promotes, Supports And Provides Educational Opportunities For Springfield, Il, And Maintains The Edwards Place House Museum.

To preserve, promote, educate and make our lighthouses accessible to all. We manage Big Sable Lighthouse and the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse located in Ludington,MI, Little Sable Point Lighthouse in Silver Lake and the White River Light Station in Whitehall,MI

The Bayfield Maritime Museum preserves, interprets, and presents artifacts that portray the dynamic nautical history of Bayfield and the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior.

TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE A FACILITY/VENUE TO PRESERVE AND DISPLAY STEARMAN AIRCRAFT AND ARTIFACTS FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ANNUAL STEARMAN FLY-IN AND THUS PROMOTE INTEREST IN YOUTH AND ADULTS ABOUT STEARMAN AIRCRAFT.

Mission Statement: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History provides learning opportunities, exhibitions, programs and events based on collections and research that explore the diverse history and culture of African Americans and their African origins. Vision Statement: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History strives to be a world-renowned history museum with outstanding collections and research used to produce innovative exhibits that celebrate significant events and accomplishments of African Americans. Core Values: Integrity: We will say what we do and do what we say Respect:  The key to our success is to value the contribution of each employee in the pursuit of our mission Communication: We will present our opinions, listen to others, and ask for clarification to reach a common understanding Education: To educate our customers in a way that is meaningful to them, we will continue to enhance our knowledge of African American history and job competency Teamwork: We are committed, individually and collectively to the Museum’s mission, and will work in a collaborative manner to ensure its accomplishment Customer Commitment: We will provide our customers with an experience that exceeds their expectations Stewardship: We will value, preserve and effectively manage the financial and non-financial assets that have been entrusted to our care

THE MISSION OF THE ILLINOIS RAILWAY MUSEUM IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AS TO OUR NATION'S RAILROAD AND RAILWAY HISTORY BY COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND RESTORING ROLLING STOCK, ARTIFACTS, STRUCTURES, AND RELATED TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT FOR DISPLAY TO THE PUBLIC; EXHIBITING AND OPERATING RESTORED ROLLING STOCK AND EQUIPMENT ON A DEMONSTRATION RAIL LINE; AND COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND MAINTAINING A REFERENCE LIBRARY OF PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL INFORMATION, AND OTHER MATERIALS REGARDING RAILROADS, RAILWAYS, AND RELATED FORMS OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RESEARCH AND OTHER PURPOSES.