Mission:
The San Joaquin County Historical Society preserves and interprets the history of our county.

The Historical Society provides educational experiences that showcase the county's traditions of ingenuity, innovation, and invention -- with emphasis on San Joaquin county's singular contributions in agriculture -- to promote community pride, continued learning, and an appreciation of regional history among county residents and visitors.

The San Joaquin County Historical Society accomplishes its mission on behalf of the County of San Joaquin by:

-Preserving historic buildings, documents, and objects;
-Operating the San Joaquin County Historical Museum;
-Presenting exhibits and programs; and
-Developing and disseminating publications and media.