Museum unveils new Mission Statement

In order to better serve Elkhart County residents, the Museum has redeveloped its mission statement to reflect the organization's focus on preserving and interpreting local history. After researching word count, language and scope used in purpose statements by the Midwest's leading local history museums, museum staff met for three consecutive weeks to collaboratively write the statement. Here is our product:

*New* Mission Statement
The Elkhart County Historical Museum fosters appreciation and preservation of local history and culture through exhibits, educational programs, and an accessible library and archives.

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