VISION, MISSION, VALUES, & GOALS
OF THE HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM

The Henry L. Ferguson Museum exists to support the Fishers Island community by fostering meaningful connections—to one another, to the island’s natural environment, and to the history that shaped it. By preserving history and stewarding the land, we help Islanders understand who they are and how their choices shape the future of the place they call home.

VISION

A Fishers Island where our unique history and natural character are protected and treasured by all.

MISSION

To preserve our shared history and conserve our natural habitats by engaging, educating, and inspiring all Fishers Islanders.

VALUES

Conservation
We believe in safeguarding Fishers Island history and biodiversity for future generations.

Curiosity
We believe the pursuit of knowledge about the past and our natural surroundings is essential to shaping our future.

Community
We believe our greatest impact is achieved together, in partnership with the Fishers Island community.

Connection
We believe our work should inspire, empower, and create connections between people and Fishers Island.

GOALS

Advance Preservation and Conservation on Fishers Island
Engage the Community and Build a Unified Identity
Develop a Leadership Pipeline for the Future
Boost Stewardship, Support, And Technical Capacity

The work of the Museum is undertaken to ensure that Fishers Island is understood, cared for, and managed responsibly over time. We thank everyone for their support of this mission. To learn how you can volunteer, email info@fergusonmuseum.org.

Please Help Support Our Mission

Your generous contribution will help toward the preservation and exhibition of items of PreHistory, History and Natural History of Fishers Island and, through its Land Trust, the preservation in perpetuity of undeveloped property in its natural state. 

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