Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission
The mission of the East Providence Historical Society is to enrich and educate the citizens of East Providence and surrounding communities about its history through excellent museum experiences and quality educational programs that are relevant and accessible to everyone.

Vision
Our vision is to be a valued, well-known and well-utilized resource for the East Providence Community as well as other surrounding cities and towns that East Providence was once a part of, thereby serving as a central hub for other historical and cultural organizations.

Values
The East Providence Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of East Providence’s cultural heritage. Maintaining the museum and providing quality education programs are equal priorities. Actions around those priorities are guided by the following shared values:
• Historical Preservation: Maintain a quality museum with historical artifacts from the East Providence community.
• Education: Provide historical and educational programs to all ages both on and off-site.
• Quality: Provide excellent museum experiences and educational programming.
• Collaboration: Partner with other historical and cultural groups and institutions.
• Community: Outreach to the East Providence community to provide quality programming and cross-promote activities.
• Sustainability: Maintain a business model that allows us to achieve our mission while staying within budget.