Our Mission
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“To promote the educational, cultural and civic welfare of the Town of Fairhaven by preserving its historical heritage by the preservation of historical structures and by encouraging renewed interest in Fairhaven history and culture: To promote historical research: To collect educational documents and relics and to provide for their proper custody.”
Our Story
For over 50 years, the Fairhaven Historical Society has been at the forefront of preserving the legacy of our community. We are committed to researching and preserving historically important sites, monuments, documents and artifacts and sharing the information with everyone interested in our area’s past. Our goal is to ensure that the history and traditions of Fairhaven are made accessible and celebrated for generations to come. Come visit us at our museum and step back in time to explore the rich history of our community!
Membership
One of the best ways to support the Fairhaven Historical Society is by becoming a member! As a member of the Fairhaven Historical Society, you will help us preserve Fairhaven's past for future generations.
Supporting the Fairhaven Historical Society helps fund our annual Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship. You will help us carry out our core mission of preserving Fairhaven's history and sharing it with the public by hosting annual lectures and exhibits. You will help us keep our museum open every summer, allowing us to preserve and archive Fairhaven art, literature, furniture, and artifacts.
In addition, you’ll enjoy numerous opportunities to connect and socialize with other members of the community. We are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which means your donation is tax-deductible.
The Board of Directors
Enrique Goytizolo, President
Nancy Perry, Secretary
Debbie Davis, Treasurer
Mark Badwey
Beth Luey
Lauren Grant
Rick Martin
Evan Collyer
Cindy Leblanc
Bethany Jones