To procure, archive, record, interpret, preserve, exhibit, and share the history of education, culture and civic life of Spotsylvania Virginia’s African American citizens and their contribution to the county’s rich heritage, growth, and development through exhibitions and programs for educational and cultural enrichment to foster knowledge and appreciation.  In doing so, inspire, engage, and empower people to create a just and compassionate future for the benefit of present and future generations by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past.