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MISSION, GUIDING PRINCIPLES, & PURPOSE
OF THE FRIENDS OF THE WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Mission:
The FRIENDS of the Wisconsin Historical Society is an independent nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to assist and support the Wisconsin Historical Society and its programs and mission, and to preserve and promote Wisconsin history.
Guiding Principles:
To reach out and partner with the broadest possible public
To present and promote sound and authentic history
To share our riches of staff, collections, and services in ways that captivate and respect our many audiences
To collect and safeguard evidence of our diverse heritage according to the highest standards of stewardship
PURPOSE OF THE FRIENDS OF THE
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETYThe business and purpose of the corporation shall be: To assist the Wisconsin Historical Society in its program of conserving, advancing, and disseminating knowledge in the field of Wisconsin history, and to supplement the activities of the Wisconsin Historical Society in such ways as may be mutually agreed upon and developed by the Society and this corporation.
OBJECTIVES OF THE FRIENDS OF
THE WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY:To increase public awareness and support of the Wisconsin Historical Society
To promote public awareness of the history of Wisconsin
To increase statewide membership in the FRIENDS of the Wisconsin Historical Society and in the Historical Society through educational programs
To provide support for special projects of the Wisconsin Historical Society
TO ACCOMPLISH THESE OBJECTIVES
THE FRIENDS SPONSOR:Educational tours, luncheons, and other events
Public exhibits or programs pertaining to Wisconsin history
A newsletter
Projects in cooperation with local history groups and other Friends groups, as appropriate