The Miami County Historical Society was formed in 1916. "The purpose and object of this organization is the discovery, collection, preservation and publication of the history, tradition, historical records and data of and relation to Miami County and matters and persons properly connected therewith: the collection of books, newspapers, pamphlets, maps, genealogies, portraits, paintings, relics, letters manuscripts, journals, field-books, photographic, phonographic, electronic, audio, and video-taped records of every kind and description, and all other materials which establish or illustrated such history, or the growth of the population, wealth, physical conditions, education, agriculture, arts, sciences, manufacturers and commerce: and for the support, conservation, and management of the Miami County Museum to display and otherwise present the results of our efforts to the public.
The Miami County Historical Society, Inc. mission is to discover, collect, preserve, educate and disseminate the history, historical records and data, and traditions which establishes or illustrates such history as it relates to Miami County and its environs, and to provide board governance of the Miami County Museum.