VISION & PRIORITIES

VISION

A Glendale that celebrates and preserves its history and architectural heritage to enhance the community today and in future generations. 

MISSION

The Glendale Historical Society seeks to recognize and highlight all aspects of Glendale’s history, and works to identify and preserve the city’s historic, architectural, and cultural resources through advocacy, education and outreach.

STATEMENT OF VALUES

As stewards of our community’s history and architectural heritage, The Glendale Historical Society is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in the content of the stories we tell, how we tell them and the actions we take to fulfill our Mission and Vision.

Preservation

The Glendale Historical Society strives to preserve our historic resources because they are more than just beautiful buildings; they provide tangible windows into our city’s past and allow us the opportunity to cast a light on their stories for the benefit of our fellow citizens. We strive for their preservation because they are a limited resource that cannot be replenished once squandered.

Education

We share the stories of our community’s past because we recognize the intrinsic value of our history and the lessons it has to teach. Our organization is dedicated to telling these stories ethically and objectively. We understand the power of education, and we strive to give our members the tools to help preserve their pieces of Glendale’s history.

Stewardship of Resources

As a volunteer organization, we are committed to the careful stewardship of the resources that our members invest in our collective mission. We thoughtfully use the time and talents of those volunteers, are environmentally responsible in our actions, and wisely spend the funds invested in us. In addition, we value the trust our organization has been given when it comes to the stewardship of historic resources, like the Doctors House, and we take on those responsibilities with dedication and passion.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that part of being an ethical organization is taking a strong stance against racism, prejudice, and bigotry in all forms. History has taught us that diversity is a strength, and that ensuring our membership and leadership are reflective of the demographics of our city is vitally important to the ongoing success of this organization.