The primary purpose of the Maricopa Historical Society is to identify, record, collect, preserve, and make available documents and artifacts of historical significance related to the history of the people, places and events of the Maricopa, Arizona area at present and in the future. The Maricopa Historical Society also provides educational and cultural experience to promote the heritage of Maricopa and the surrounding areas at present and in the future. Our goal is to inspire our citizens to take the historical foundation of the old Maricopa, with its rich diverse heritage, and build upon it with the dynamic energy of the present to create a thread of commonality that fosters a strong sense of identity and community spirit among all of its citizens. We aim to do this through oral histories, speakers, exhibits, activities, and programs that ignite the imagination and bring history alive for students of all ages.

Our mission is to inform and inspire all people to make history a part of their lives by presenting exhibits, programs and publications that bring history alive; collecting materials that tell the story of the Maricopa area and its people; educating people of all ages; and creating a sense of identity and community.