Mission:
The mission of the Society then and now is "the discovery, collection, preservation and publication of historical records and data of and relating to the City of Ripon." The Society maintains archives, a library, and a museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Ripon area. We are not the official repository of the community's public records, but we do try to collect, safeguard, and display materials that reflect and illustrate Ripon's history. Our mission is primarily educational--to interpret the past for the enlightenment of present and future generations and to serve as many people in the community as we can. Our Collections Policy and our activities reflect this mission.