The mission of the Newaygo County Museum is to preserve our county's history through the exploration, conservation, and presentation of our unique cultural heritage. We believe ... ... a community can bring personal insight to historical artifacts ... preserving historical artifacts ensures evidence of the past ... our view of history shapes the way we view the present ... a community's history provides insight and understanding of the present ... a community's future is enhanced by knowledge of the past ... our view of history shapes the way we view the future and the opportunities we have to improve and impact our communities ... preserved artifacts may be studied now and in the future to help mankind better understand the past ... a county museum provides linkages among all its local communities