To preserve and advance history through engaging programs and events, and the stewardship of Mill Race Village, its historic structures, grounds, artifacts and archive collection.
To engage the community in quality theatre that changes lives and to be recognized for organizational excellence producing quality performances in southwest Michigan.
To preserve our history and inspire our community to connect the past with the future.
To nurture the intellectual, artistic, and personal development of young people, helping them find their “inner light” of self-confidence, sensitivity, creativity, and leadership.
To provide educational opportunities that enhance the understanding of the area’s maritime heritage. Towards this goal it must effectively restore and maintain the cultural landscape for the benefit of the community.
The Petting Farm seeks to touch the hearts of families through an encounter with our animals in a clean, safe, and informative environment in order to bridge the gap between the urban lifestyle and agriculture.
To find and restore automated musical instruments with the goal of preserving this important piece of musical history and fill the barn with restored lost treasures.
To engage the public in a vibrant organization that promotes historical preservation, education and research that relates to Benton Harbor, St. Joseph and the surrounding region.
Preserving the legacy of the Mackinaw WAGB 83 and her Crew.
To preserve and maintain the authenticity and character of Fishtown to ensure that this crucial link to Great Lakes maritime tradition and priceless family memories remains a publicly accessible, living history site.