To promote, engage, facilitate enhanced appreciation, knowledge, preservation, and enjoyable access and use of the Shiawassee River as a valuable natural recreational resource for the families of the associated watershed communities, Michigan residents, and visiting tourists.

To link past and present, and inspire future generations by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Zeeland and other local communities.

We are dedicated to helping abused and neglected horses, educating the public about the responsibility of owning horses and teaching people from all walks of life the value of bonding with horses and other animals.

To provide domestic violence escape for men, women and children in Ironwood, Michigan and the surrounding areas.

In addition to the preservation efforts, our mission is to present and interpret the fascinating history of these significant ships to our visitors.