Morven Museum & Garden

Our Mission & Values

 

Our Belief, Vision and Mission

OUR BELIEF is that history is an anchor to the past and a beacon to the future. Preserving and examining the past is vital for educating good citizens who will build a greater society.

OUR VISION is that one day all citizens will know and understand America’s history and pursue civic duty actively and responsibly. 

OUR MISSION is to preserve and celebrate Morven’s legacy by sharing its authentic stories. 

OUR core VALUES

STEWARDSHIP: We act as responsible stewards, sharing authentic and relevant stories about Morven. We safeguard the resources that have been entrusted to us and ensure their preservation for future generations.

INTEGRITY: We are honest, forthright, civic-minded, and non-partisan in all our dealings and we advocate for what is just and fair for all under our national, state and local laws for the betterment of society.

EDUCATION: We are dedicated to lifelong learning, research and sharing knowledge. We are committed to presenting honest fact-based information and serving as a creative outlet to explore, escape, and find inspiration.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY and INCLUSION: We are committed to a culture of trust, kindness, respect, and professionalism at work and in the community. We promote the fair treatment and full participation of others at Morven.

COMMUNITY: We attract and partner with a broad, diverse audience and act as an accessible community gathering place, resource, and catalyst for understanding our shared history.